Written in a style and format accessible to experts and non-specialists alike, this interdisciplinary study offers a comprehensive analysis of the economic history
of the post-socialist economies of Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. Structured around ten logically interconnected chapters and drawing on a wide range of literature, this book explores the continuous economic and social transformation
of the post-socialist world.
The book comes to an intriguing conclusion stating that while prosperous future may be the ultimate goal for each country involved, the past remains challenging
to accept. It is the present that remains important.
Emphasizing country specifics, the book offers background analysis of the emergence of the socialist economic model; adaptations of the model across Eastern Europe
and elsewhere; critical review of the 1990s market transition reforms; post-2008 crisis development; and the social and economic diversity across the region today.
The book is available for course adoptions and has received early praise from a number of distinguished reviewers (see web).
“This comprehensive analysis of transition processes is a welcome addition to the transition literature. It is rich in historical analysis and presents a sobering
and factually rich presentation of the diverse evolutions in Central and Eastern Europe. A must-read for all those interested in transition and countries of the region.” Gerard
Roland, Professor of Economics at the University of California, Berkeley
Reference citation and website to the book:
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Gevorkyan, A..V. 2018. Transition Economies: Transformation, Development, and Society in Eastern Europe and
the Former Soviet Union. Oxford: Routledge. https://goo.gl/jSN65c
The author of Transition Economies is Dr. Aleksandr
V. Gevorkyan, Assistant Professor of Economics at the Department of Economics and Finance of the Peter J. Tobin College of Business at St. John’s University.
