Description
Economic Change in Eastern Europe since 1918 presents a concise, authoritative account of the economic history of Yugoslavia, Romania, Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland and Czechoslovakia in the twentieth century. Drawing upon a deep knowledge of the primary literature and the latest research, the authors explain why Eastern Europe was already underdeveloped by 1914 before assessing the impact of two world wars, economic recession and socialist economic planning. The final chapter examines the aftermath of the 1989 revolutions and discusses some scenarios for the future of the region.
This important book offers economists, political scientists and historians a unique, authoritative overview of the economic legacy of Eastern Europe's turbulent past and the political and social factors, including the significant role of agrarian and land issues, which have helped to shape the region's history.
About the Author
Derek H. Aldcroft, Fellow, University of Leicester, UK, and Steven Morewood, Lecturer in Social and Economic History, University of Manchester, UK
Reviews
'. . . it tells an interesting tale, and does so particularly well. . . . Aldcroft and Morewood have presented the historical case for more compassion and cooperation, and have done so lucidly and succinctly. This is a book no-one interested in Eastern Europe can ignore.'
- Francesco L. Galassi, Economics of Planning
Book Information
ISBN 9781852788230
Author Derek H. Aldcroft
Format Paperback
Page Count 296
Imprint Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Publisher Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
