Middlebury

ECON 0230

Economies of Post-Comm Europe

Economies of Post-Communist Europe
From the break-up of the Soviet Union and the Warsaw Pact through Europe’s largest war in almost eight decades, we will explore the trajectories of Europe’s former communist economies, with particular focus on Russia, Ukraine, and Poland. Though we will focus on economic developments and processes, we will also pay attention to relevant political and historical forces. Topics to be covered will include the economic legacy of communism, the region’s integration into European and global markets, the evolving balance between state and private actors in the economy, the public’s reaction to the economic transformation, and the economic consequences of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. (ECON 0150 or ECON 0155 or by approval)
Subject:
Economics
Department:
Economics
Division:
Social Sciences
Requirements Fulfilled:
EUR SOC
Equivalent Courses:

Sections in Spring 2008

Spring 2008

ECON0230A-S08 Lecture (Pyle)