Poland's political and economic transition. (since 1989 and compared to 1926)

From: East European Quarterly | Date: June 22, 1994| Author: Donnorummo, Robert | Copyright information

Poland's present weak government has proven adequate to its political and economic tasks, and should see success if favorable international conditions prevail. Poland is unlikely to revert to undemocratic procedures as it did in 1926, as the underlying situation is different. The local and national governments have been crucial to developing a basis for future economic growth and health, thanks less to their power than to internal conditions and external factors. Public complaints about slow ...

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