Creating Capitalism: Transitions and Growth in Post-Soviet Europe

Employing historical analysis and building on growth theory and modern political economy, the authors explain Soviet disintegration and analyze efforts to create capitalism in newly independent states. They show how five fundamental economic reforms generate growth, using an original model to test the connections between reforms, elections, and economic performance in six countries. Dillon is professor of contemporary European studies and economics at Scripps College. Wykoff teaches economics at Pomona College. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)