Economics of Post-Communist Countries

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Students will understand the processes of institutional and economic change in transition from a centrally-planned to a market economy of post-communist countries. They will learn about the major economic challenges faced by countries, such as liberalisation, stabilisation, privatisation and financial sector reforms. The historical perspective on transition will be complemented by a discussion of current issues in transition
economies and a discussion of the relevance of the transition experience to the wider issue of economic development.

The course don't have prerequisites.

Course leader

Dr. Eugene Nivorozhkin

Target group

Bachelor or Master level students

Course aim

Students will understand the processes of institutional and economic change in transition from a centrally-planned to a market economy of post-communist countries. They will learn about the major economic challenges faced by countries, such as liberalisation, stabilisation, privatisation and financial sector reforms. The historical perspective on transition will be complemented by a discussion of current issues in transition
economies and a discussion of the relevance of the transition experience to the wider issue of economic development.

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