This insightful book examines the necessary conditions for the successful initiation and consolidation of unpopular economic reforms. Drawing on the burgeoning literature in the area of policy reform, it features a comparative analysis of fiscal reform in Hungary, Poland and the Czech Republic at different stages of the post-communist transformation. This analysis demonstrates that a significant number of the national differences in fiscal reform can be attributed to differences in political constraints. It also reveals that these very constraints change in the course of transformation and have become increasingly similar to the 'standard' restrictions which exist in the traditional EU and OECD countries. This in-depth analysis of the changing role of political determinants in post-communist fiscal reform will strongly appeal to economists and political scientists interested in the political economy of policy reform, post-communist economic transformation and the role of international organizations (IMF, EU) is shaping domestic policy-making. Policy analysts interested in fiscal reform in Hungary, Poland and the Czech Republic will also find much to interest them in this book.
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"'I read Frank Bonker's book with interest. The book is well documented, balanced, and interesting. The book is overall quite informative and detailed. The comparative approach is convincing and the author demonstrates a deep and detailed knowledge of the three countries and the subject. He also convincingly demonstrates that the topic has an importance that goes beyond the cases analyzed.' - Bruno Dallago, President, European Association for Comparative Economic Studies and University of Trento, Italy 'This is a very well organised and clearly written book with convincing arguments and analysis throughout. Its largely jargon-free style makes it accessible to the non-specialist and provides for a thorough and easily read piece of work. As well as being of interest to researchers specialising in this topic, the book should be usable by undergraduate as well as postgraduate students.' - Martin Dangerfield, University of Wolverhampton, UK"
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Frank Bönker, European University Viadrina, Frankfurt (Oder), Germany
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fiscal intermediation, mandate hypothesis, fragile parliamentary majorities, fiscal tensions, prime ministerial support, advanced transition countries, turnover tax rates, transformational recession, key economic positions, fiscal reform, crisis hypothesis, reform trajectories, profit tax revenues, popular support for reforms, expenditure reforms, reform fatigue, strong executive authority, other transition countries, reform pressure, founding elections, new tax system, supplementary budget, fiscal performance, unpopular reforms, fiscal stance Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Czech Republic, Central-Eastern Europe, Balcerowicz Programme, East European, World Bank, Soviet Union, Transition Report, Bokros Package, Civic Forum, Marek Belka, Constitutional Court, Federal Assembly, Kupa Programme, President Kwasniewski, Grzegorz Kolodko, Latin American, Leszek Balcerowicz, Southern Europe, European Commission, Government Finance Statistics, Jerzy Hausner, John Williamson, Maastricht Treaty, Paris Club, Parliaments Parties New!
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fiscal intermediation, mandate hypothesis, fragile parliamentary majorities, fiscal tensions, prime ministerial support, advanced transition countries, turnover tax rates, transformational recession, key economic positions, fiscal reform, crisis hypothesis, reform trajectories, profit tax revenues, popular support for reforms, expenditure reforms, reform fatigue, strong executive authority, other transition countries, reform pressure, founding elections, new tax system, supplementary budget, fiscal performance, unpopular reforms, fiscal stance Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Czech Republic, Central-Eastern Europe, Balcerowicz Programme, East European, World Bank, Soviet Union, Transition Report, Bokros Package, Civic Forum, Marek Belka, Constitutional Court, Federal Assembly, Kupa Programme, President Kwasniewski, Grzegorz Kolodko, Latin American, Leszek Balcerowicz, Southern Europe, European Commission, Government Finance Statistics, Jerzy Hausner, John Williamson, Maastricht Treaty, Paris Club, Parliaments Parties New!
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