Decentralization and Transition in the Visegrad: Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic and Slovakia (Studies in Economic Transition) [Hardcover]

Emil J. Kirchner (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 14, 1999 | ISBN-10: 0312220057 | ISBN-13: 978-0312220051

The essays in this volume assess the local and regional government level reform efforts which have been introduced since 1990 in the Visegrads--the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia--as part of the overall democratization process. The volume analyzes the effectiveness of these emerging government structures in terms of competencies and resources, makes comparisons with West European experiences at this level, and examines the role of external factors, especially the EU and international financial organizations, in the development of sub-national authorities in these countries.

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About the Author

Emil J. Kirchner is Professor of Government and Jean Monnet Professor of European Political Integration at the University of Essex.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan (August 14, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312220057
• ISBN-13: 978-0312220051
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.7 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,936,676 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)