Ben Slay Livres

The book offers an in-depth analysis of Poland's transition from a Communist regime to a market economy, emphasizing its unique journey compared to other Eastern Bloc nations. It explores the political, economic, and sociological factors that influenced this transformation, grounded in historical context. Ben Slay integrates insights from both Western and Polish scholars, providing a comprehensive overview of the challenges and successes that have shaped Poland's economic landscape since 1989, along with predictions for its future.

Beyond Transition focuses on the economic problems and issues facing Central Europe and the Baltics, the Balkans, and countries belonging to the Commonwealth for Independent States (CIS) in the post-transition context. This focus reflects the need to better understand two processes that are increasingly apparent in the post-communist economic space.