Economic Reforms in Eastern Europe and Prospects for the 1980s (eBook)

Colloquium, 16-18 April 1980

Sam Stuart (Autor)

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2014 | 1. Auflage
334 Seiten
Elsevier Science (Verlag)
978-1-4831-8992-5 (ISBN)

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Economic Reforms in Eastern Europe and Prospects for the 1980s focuses on the institution of economic reforms and prospects in Eastern Europe, including manpower availability, scarce and expensive energy and raw materials, deficiency of technological innovation, and inflexibilities in management. The selection first offers information on the economic reforms in Bulgaria, Romanian economic reforms, and the economic reforms in Czechoslovakia. Discussions focus on 'the kj problem' and its resolution, evaluation of the Bulgarian model, Romanian economic development, and principles contained in the directives. The text then examines the reform of the system of economic management in Poland; economic reforms and consumers in Eastern Europe; and the prospects for the 1980s of the economic reforms in Bulgaria and Romania. The publication takes a look at the economic prospects for the 1980s of Czechoslovakia and the German Democratic Republic. Topics include factors impending economic growth, overemployment, increases in consumer good prices, welfare of consumers, and decreasing economic growth. The book further elaborates on the economic prospects for the 1980s of Hungary and Poland and the effects of energy development on East European economic prospects. The selection is a vital reference for economists and readers interested in the prospects for the 1980s of the economic reforms in Eastern Europe.

Dr. Sam Stuart is a physiotherapist and a research Fellow within the Balance Disorders Laboratory, OHSU. His work focuses on vision, cognition and gait in neurological disorders, examining how technology-based interventions influence these factors. He has published extensively in world leading clinical and engineering journals focusing on a broad range of activities such as real-world data analytics, algorithm development for wearable technology and provided expert opinion on technology for concussion assessment for robust player management. He is currently a guest editor for special issues (sports medicine and transcranial direct current stimulation for motor rehabilitation) within Physiological Measurement and Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, respectively.

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Economic Reforms in Eastern Europe and Prospects for the 1980s focuses on the institution of economic reforms and prospects in Eastern Europe, including manpower availability, scarce and expensive energy and raw materials, deficiency of technological innovation, and inflexibilities in management. The selection first offers information on the economic reforms in Bulgaria, Romanian economic reforms, and the economic reforms in Czechoslovakia. Discussions focus on "e;the kj problem"e; and its resolution, evaluation of the Bulgarian model, Romanian economic development, and principles contained in the directives. The text then examines the reform of the system of economic management in Poland; economic reforms and consumers in Eastern Europe; and the prospects for the 1980s of the economic reforms in Bulgaria and Romania. The publication takes a look at the economic prospects for the 1980s of Czechoslovakia and the German Democratic Republic. Topics include factors impending economic growth, overemployment, increases in consumer good prices, welfare of consumers, and decreasing economic growth. The book further elaborates on the economic prospects for the 1980s of Hungary and Poland and the effects of energy development on East European economic prospects. The selection is a vital reference for economists and readers interested in the prospects for the 1980s of the economic reforms in Eastern Europe.

Inhalt

Front Cover 1
Economic Reforms in Eastern Europe and Prospects for the 1980s 4
Copyright Page 5
Table of Contents 14
Preface Eastern Europe: Current Reforming Trends Determine Future Economic Prospects 6
Synopses of Papers 16
PART I: 
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Chapter 1. Economie Reform in Bulgaria: Coping with "the kj Problem" 36
Introduction 36
Economic Reform 37
Economic Reform in Bulgaria 37
"The kj Problem" and its Resolution 40
Evaluating the Bulgarian Model 42
Further Evaluation 45
Conclusions 48
Notes 48
References 49
Chapter 2. Romanian Economic Reforms 50
1. Introduction 50
2. Romanian Economic Development 51
3. Principles Contained in the Directives 53
Conclusions and prospects 67
Notes 70
Chapter 3. Czechoslovakia: Economic Reforms 74
Notes 85
Chapter 4. GDR: Industrial Reforms 88
I. Economic Problems in the Eighties 88
II. Reforms 89
III. Summary 97
Notes 98
Chapter 5. La Réforme Economique Hongroise: Analyse et Evolution, 1968–1978 100
I. La Mise en Place et le Fonctionnement de la Planification Centralisée 101
II. Les Principes de la Réforme du Système de Gestion 105
III. La Mise en Oeuvre et la Dynamique du N.M.E. 108
IV. CONCLUSION 116
Notes 118
Chapter 6. Reform of the System of Economic Management in Poland 1973-79 120
Introduction 120
I. Basic Principles of the New System 120
II. Constraints on the Effectiveness of Reform 125
III. Suspension of the System (1976) and Modification (1977) 126
IV. A General Overview 128
Notes 133
PART II: THE CONSUMER IN EASTERN EUROPE 134
Chapter 7. Economie Reforms and the Consumer in Eastern Europe 136
I. Introduction 136
II. Economic Reforms in Eastern Europe 136
III. Developments in Consumption Policy in Eastern Europe 141
Notes 151
Bibliography 151
PART III: PROSPECTS FOR THE 1980s 154
Chapter 8. Economie Reforms in Bulgaria and Romania Prospects for the 1980s 156
Notes 162
Chapter 9. Czechoslovakia: Economic Prospects for the 1980s 164
I. Economic Performance at the Beginning of the 1980s 164
II. Main Problems of the Czechoslovak Economy in the 1980s 166
III. Consumer Welfare 175
IV. Conclusions 175
Notes 177
Chapter 10. GDR: Prospects for the 1980s 178
The Challenge 178
Decreasing Economic Growth 179
Continuous Overemployment 180
Official Increases in Consumer Goods Prices 185
Mounting Foreign Trade Burdens 187
Factors Impeding Economic Growth 189
Reforms Within the Economic System? 191
Notes 194
Chapter 11. The Hungarian Economy: Prospects for the 1980s 198
I. Introduction 198
II. The Legacy of the 1970s 199
III. Solving these Problems in the 1980s 210
IV. The Constraints which must be Honored during the 1980s 213
V. External Factors which may Influence Hungary's Ability to Reach her Goals 215
VI. Conclusions 215
Notes 216
Chapter 12. Prospects for the Polish Economy in the 1980s 218
Labour Supply 219
Capital Stock 219
Investment Policy 220
Material Supplies 221
Growth Factors and Forecasting 221
Industry 222
Energy 223
Transport 225
Building Industry 225
Agriculture 225
Foreign Trade 228
Living Standards 229
Economic Reforms? 230
Prospect for the Late Eighties 231
Conclusions 232
Notes 232
Bibliography 232
PART IV: ENERGY 234
Chapter 13. The Effects of Energy Development on East European Economic Prospects 236
Introduction 236
I. Country Reviews 239
II. The Eastern European Economy: Energy Prospects 245
Appendix: Official Statements on Energy Problems 254
PART V: MAJOR ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH REFORMS 258
Chapter 14. The Role of Banking and Finance in East European Reforms 260
I. Introduction 260
II. Barriers to Monetarization in the State Sector of Centrally Planned Economies: Enterprise Credit 261
III. The Role of Banks in the Financing of Capital Investment 263
IV. East European Banks and the Household Sector 265
V. Developments in Foreign Trade and External Debt 267
VI. The Prospects for Further Developments in East European Banking during the 1980s 269
Appendix: The Economic Outlook for Eastern Europe in 1980–81 271
Notes 276
Chapter 15. Trade and Integration 278
Chapter 16. Les Transports dans les Réformes Economiques en Europe de l'Est 282
I. Les Transports des Pays du Comecon. La demande Face à l'Offre de Transport 283
II. La Planification et la Gestion des Transports. L'exemple Polonais 291
Notes 296
Chapter 17. The Implications of Economic Reforms in Eastern Europe for the Future of East–West Relations 298
Notes 311
Bibliography 312
PART VI: A SUMMING UP 314
Chapter 18. Economie Reforms in Eastern Europe and Prospects for the 1980s: A Summing Up 316
Biographies of Authors 326

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 9.5.2014
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Geschichte ► Teilgebiete der Geschichte ► Wirtschaftsgeschichte
• Themenwelt: Recht / Steuern ► EU / Internationales Recht
• Themenwelt: Recht / Steuern ► Wirtschaftsrecht ► Bank- und Kapitalmarktrecht
• Themenwelt: Wirtschaft ► Betriebswirtschaft / Management ► Finanzierung
• Themenwelt: Wirtschaft ► Volkswirtschaftslehre
• ISBN-10: 1-4831-8992-9 / 1483189929
• ISBN-13: 978-1-4831-8992-5 / 9781483189925