Political economy of Central European post-1989 development
Richard Turcsányi


Development
•What is development?
–Growth of wealth (measured by GDP or GDP per capita)
–Growth of living conditions (HDI – GDP per capita, life expectancy and education)
–Other indicators (Gross national happiness)
•How can states develop?
–Neoliberalism
–Ekonomic nationalism
–(neo)Marxist theories
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–https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTQnarzmTOc
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•The role of international trade
–ELG - Export led growth
–ISS – Import substitution strategy
–Autarky
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Political economy
•Economy – source of power in politics/international relations
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•Political economy deals with
–1. how economy influences political processes
–2. how politics influences economy
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•Who are winners and losers?
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