Poland's Jump to the Market Economy » (Reprint)

an insider's analysis of the political events and economic strategy behind the country's swift transition to capitalism and democracy

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Retained by the Polish government in 1989, Sachs (international trade, Harvard U.) became the world's spokesman for a big bang approach to reform, one which emphasizes swift conversion of existing economic structures to market style capitalism. He provides an insider's analysis of how things have worked out and what can be copied elsewhere. 5.5x8.25" Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)