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The experience of postcommunist countries during the 1990s has increased the awareness of the centrality of political factors in economic policy-making. The present study focuses on the ways in which Latvia's transition strategy has been shaped in response to political pressures. ... Read more

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The end of communism and accession to the European Union have had a huge impact on Poland.  This book provides an overall assessment of the post-1989 transformation in Poland.  It focuses in particular on four key themes: economic transformation and its outcomes; the heritage of the past and national identity; regional development in Poland including the implications of EU accession for regional development; and political developments both before and after EU accession.  In addition the book shows how changes in all these areas are related, and emphasises the overall common themes.  The book is in memory of George Blazyca, of the University of Paisley, whose work on the political economy of transition in Poland is highly regarded, and who did a great deal to support the work of Polish academic colleagues and to promote the work of young scholars. ... Read more

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difficult choices for conversion
When the Soviet Union dissolved, Russia and Ukraine inherited huge defense industries with massive over-capacity. Somehow, these had to be either shut down or converted to civilian uses in a market economy. A daunting problem.

The book's editors present papers on how to deal with this conundrum, written in 1993-4. The interesting thing about the book is that such suggestions were not from US analysts, but from Russian and Ukrainian experts. Various routes to privatisation were put forth. The social obligations of defense factories were also a complication. Many had to support the towns they were in, as an explicit responsibility. Naturally, this greatly increased the difficulty of selling off the factories.

Different ideas are explained in the book. Like technocratic conversion. Where a defense factory would have a civilian subsidiary that made civilian products. Letting the parent still keep an expertise in arms production.

A readable account of the myriad difficulties. ... Read more

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A unique and complete sourcebook for business and economy in the Russian Far East.Its 17 chapters focus on current industrial trends and economic developments in Russia's Pacific coast regions - giving detailed information that can be used in business planning, project evaluation, and market research.Includes a listing of local government officials (with telephone and fax numbers), a recommended Hotel Guide, and 27 maps. ... Read more

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Review of, "The Russian Far East: A Business Reference Guide
The author of the reference guide is quick to point out in the Preface ofthe book that some information in the guide may be dated and thereforeobsolete. As an American businessman working in the Russian Far East forthe past two years, I find this statement to be so true. Governmentpolicies change almost on a daily basis and what was the official protocolfor conducting business one day, is prohibitive the next.

Overall, thereference guide is an excellent introduction to the history and culture ofthe Russian Far East for the foreigner to the region. It is a veryimportant for the foreigner to understand the mindset of the Russianshareholder if they are to be successful in the region. I found the guideto be very informative on the history, social issues and industry critique.The author especially had a keen understanding of the social undercurrentsof the region that plagues foreign investment to the Russian Far East. Ifound the short articles that the author included throughout the guide tobe a pleasant distraction. The Industry Sectors are very detailed and are"must read" for the neophite to the region.

I would highlyrecommend the Guide to the individual who is comtemplating doing busines inthe Russian Far East and to those already there as a handy desk reference.

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In this book Anthony Heywood reassesses Bolshevik attitudes toward economic modernization and foreign economic relations during the earlySoviet period. Based on hitherto unused Russian and Western archives, the book examines an extraordinary decision made in March 1920 to import vast quantities of railway equipment in order to achieve rapid economic modernization. This is the first detailed case study of the government's import policy, and provides readers with a new perspective on Soviet economic development, revealing the scale of Bolshevik business dealings with the capitalist West immediately after the Revolution. ... Read more

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Russian-English Foreign Trade and Foreign Economic Dictionary (Russian to English Edition) by I. F. Zdanovoj. 1991 hardcover published by "Russkij Azyk". ... Read more

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In the late 1980s and early 1990s, drastic economic reforms swept the Soviet Union. But the Soviets remain in desperate need of management, marketing, and technological skills from the West if they are to compete in the world economy. How and when will this potential economic powerhouse be integrated into the world economy? Written by some of the top American and Soviet experts, the essays in this volume grapple with this question with a wide context of economic issues. Business leaders, government policymakers, and scholars from around the globe explore the strengths and weaknesses of the Soviet economic structure and recommend changes that would help the USSR to participate fully and effectively in the world economy. Topics covered include business law, money and banking, capital markets, credit risk analysis, and joint ventures, areas critical to the economic survival of the Soviet Union. Contained in this volume is also the first bilaterally authored draft law on foreign investment for the Russian Federation, a proposal that has been introduced by the Russian Parliament for possible enactment. ... Read more