The Hungarian Model: Markets and Planning in a Socialist Economy
This exceptionally thorough treatment of the Hungarian economy and its experience of economic reform over the past twenty years investigates the decentralizing measures and market mechanisms that have been progressively introduced. Within a wider discussion of the appliance and success of Soviet type economics (STES), the author considers the limitations on and limitations of the present Hungarian economic model. This timely English version of Xavier Richet's French original provides much insight into what has gone wrong in Hungary and suggests ways future pitfalls might be avoided.
1117036110
The Hungarian Model: Markets and Planning in a Socialist Economy
This exceptionally thorough treatment of the Hungarian economy and its experience of economic reform over the past twenty years investigates the decentralizing measures and market mechanisms that have been progressively introduced. Within a wider discussion of the appliance and success of Soviet type economics (STES), the author considers the limitations on and limitations of the present Hungarian economic model. This timely English version of Xavier Richet's French original provides much insight into what has gone wrong in Hungary and suggests ways future pitfalls might be avoided.
45.0 In Stock
The Hungarian Model: Markets and Planning in a Socialist Economy

The Hungarian Model: Markets and Planning in a Socialist Economy

The Hungarian Model: Markets and Planning in a Socialist Economy

The Hungarian Model: Markets and Planning in a Socialist Economy

Paperback

$45.00 
  • SHIP THIS ITEM
    In stock. Ships in 1-2 days.
  • PICK UP IN STORE

    Your local store may have stock of this item.

Related collections and offers


Overview

This exceptionally thorough treatment of the Hungarian economy and its experience of economic reform over the past twenty years investigates the decentralizing measures and market mechanisms that have been progressively introduced. Within a wider discussion of the appliance and success of Soviet type economics (STES), the author considers the limitations on and limitations of the present Hungarian economic model. This timely English version of Xavier Richet's French original provides much insight into what has gone wrong in Hungary and suggests ways future pitfalls might be avoided.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780521060646
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication date: 04/24/2008
Series: Cambridge Russian, Soviet and Post-Soviet Studies , #64
Pages: 224
Product dimensions: 5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.70(d)

Table of Contents

Preface; Foreword; 1. A model of market socialism?; 2. The centralization and decentralization of the socialist economy; 3. Opening up the centralized model; 4. The instruments of indirect guidance; 5. Macro-economic planning and the behaviour of agents; 6. Investment choices; 7. Adaptations of the decentralized model; Conclusion; Notes; Bibliography; Index.
From the B&N Reads Blog

Customer Reviews