Economics 214 - Economic Transition from Socialism to a Market-Based System

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Bard College

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GIS, Human Rights, Political Studies, RES This course explores one of the major events in the economic history of the 20th century: the collapse of the socialist system in the countries of the former Soviet Union and Central and Eastern Europe, and their transition to marketbased economies. It analyzes economic challenges associated with the transition process and investigates policy tools that these countries have used in an attempt to address these challenges. The range of topics covered includes privatization, price liberalization, inflation, unemployment, changes in the composition of output, foreign direct investment, and the fight against corruption, among others. Emphases are placed on the impact of the economic transformation on social indicators such as income distribution, poverty, education, and health, and on future challenges faced by the transition countries. Prerequisite: one economics course or permission of the instructor.

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bard.edu

Phone Number:

(845) 758-6822

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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