For twenty-five years, John Micklewright rushed through France in his haste to get to Italy. In this journey of re-discovery, he travels the slow way, on foot, on paths, tracks and byways from the Channel to the Alps - from the coast of Normandy to the flanks of Mont Blanc.
Focusing on the distribution of income under Communism in Eastern Europe, this book delves into the economic structures and policies that shaped the region. It analyzes how these factors influenced the transition to market economies, offering insights into the challenges and implications of economic transformation. Through historical context and detailed examination, it sheds light on the complexities of income distribution during a pivotal era in Eastern European history.
Examining the impact of economic transformation in Eastern Europe, this book delves into income distribution during the Communist era and its implications for the shift to a market economy. It presents detailed evidence on earnings, income inequality, and poverty across Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Poland, and the USSR, including Russia and Ukraine. By comparing these countries to each other and to the West, it challenges common perceptions of Eastern Europe under Communism, revealing a more complex economic landscape than widely believed.