Does democracy facilitate the economic transition? an empirical study of Central and Eastern Europe and the Former Soviet Union
Empirical analysis shows that democracy has facilitated economic liberalization in 25 postcommunist countries of Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. The existence of a vibrant civil society at the start of the transition has the most explanatory power in this team's regressi...
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Format: | eBook |
Language: | English |
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Washington, DC
World Bank, Europe and Central Asia Region, Poverty Reduction and Economic Management Sector Unit
1999
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Series: | Policy research working paper
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Collection: | World Bank E-Library Archive - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Summary: | Empirical analysis shows that democracy has facilitated economic liberalization in 25 postcommunist countries of Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. The existence of a vibrant civil society at the start of the transition has the most explanatory power in this team's regression |
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Item Description: | "October 1999"--Cover. - "This paper was presented at a seminar at the World Bank in June 1999. - Includes bibliographical references (p. 28-30) |
Physical Description: | 30 p 28 cm |