Transformace české ekonomiky, 1989-2004

ŽÍDEK, Libor. Transformace české ekonomiky, 1989-2004 (Transformation of the Czech Economy, 1989-2004). 1st ed. Praha: C. H. Beck, 2006, 304 pp. Beckova edice ekonomie. ISBN 80-7179-922-X.

Basic information

• Original name: Transformace české ekonomiky, 1989-2004
• Name in Czech: Transformace české ekonomiky, 1989-2004
• Name (in English): Transformation of the Czech Economy, 1989-2004
• Authors: ŽÍDEK, Libor (203 Czech Republic, guarantor).
• Edition: 1. vyd. Praha, 304 pp. Beckova edice ekonomie, 2006.
• Publisher: C. H. Beck

Other information

• Original language: Czech
• Type of outcome: Book on a specialized topic
• Field of Study: 50200 5.2 Economics and Business
• Country of publisher: Czech Republic
• Confidentiality degree: is not subject to a state or trade secret
• RIV identification code: RIV/00216224:14560/06:00017089
• Organization unit: Faculty of Economics and Administration
• ISBN: 80-7179-922-X
• Keywords in English: transformation; economic policy; Czech Republic; privatization
• Tags: Czech Republic, economic policy, privatization, transformation
• Tags: Reviewed

Abstract

Monografie poskytuje základní přehled o transformaci české ekonomiky z centrálně plánovacího k tržnímu systému. Publikace zahrnuje analýzu výchozího stavu, popis politického vývoje, rozbor hospodářské politiky uplatňované v transformaci a hospodářských výsledků. V samostatných kapitolách je analyzován proces privatizace, vývoj bankovního a podnikového sektoru. Závěrečná kapitola je věnována institucionálním determinantům transformačního vývoje. Celá kniha je doplněna případovými studiemi – ty se zabývají specifickými problémy – například zhodnocením reálného směnného kurzu. Publikace obsahuje komplexní hodnocení procesu transformace, které celkově vyznívá poměrně příznivě.

Abstract (in English)

The main task of the book is to describe the overall process of the Czech economic transformation. The text covers the process since the beginning of the 1990s or in fact since the end of the centrally planned economy whose principals are described in the first chapter. The following chapters are targeted at the main topics of the transformation – overall view of the process; political development; economic policy, economic results (development of the GDP; inflation; unemployment); development of the outside indicators (balance of payment); privatization; development of the bank sector; changes of the business sector and institutional development. In the last chapter I evaluate the whole period since the beginning of the 1990s till our admitting to the European Union. My evaluation is generally positive with a few important exceptions that are on the other hand quite understandable because it is impossible to go through such a difficult process without making mistakes. I concentrate on the most important, critical and turning points in the development. If there was a discussion about a specific problem among economists; I try to present both sides views of the conflict to let the reader decide objectively. The book is written in a simple way that is easy to understand. When some more sophisticated theory or terminology is used (for example real exchange rate) it is explained in a case study.

Links

• 1M0524, research and development project: Name: Centrum výzkumu konkurenční schopnosti české ekonomiky

Investor: Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the CR, Research Centre for the Competitiveness of the Czech Economy