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The transition from socialism to capitalism in former socialist economies has transformed the economic structure. This book provides an overview of research on
Abstract: "Drawing on the recent literature on economic institutions and the origins of economic development, the authors offer a political economy explanation
Globalization, the information age, and the rise of the knowledge-based economy are significantly transforming the way we acquire, disseminate, and transform kn
This book is the first comprehensive assessment of the mortality crisis which has affected most economies in transition but which has remained so far largely un