Publisher's Synopsis
In this book geographers and regional scientists analyze and evaluate the socio-economic transformation of the Eastern European countries towards a market economy. The book consists of case studies covering the restructuring issues in the new market economy zone starting from Estonia and ending in Slovenia. The experts deal with the role of borders, privatization, small businesses and their diffusion, strategies of a multinational company, banking system, economic policy, economic development and integration and environmental policy in the countries under transition. This volumes gives the reader unique insights into the regional and local effects of the economic transition and facilitates an evaluation of the different policies of transformation.
