This paper looks at public support for the creation of a market economy in Eastern Europe. As a data base, the Central and Eastern Eurobarometers surveys are employed, covering up to 21 countries over a time period of 1990-96 and totalling more than 100000 observations on individuals. The...

This paper looks at public support for the creation of a market economy in Eastern Europe. As a data base, the Central and Eastern Eurobarometers surveys are employed, covering up to 21 countries over a time period of 1990-96 and totalling more than 100000 observations on individuals. The...

Hard currency, and high wages may not explain the slow response of the East German economy to the opportunities of western capitalism. The success of the East German transition model may lie in those sectors that pay the highest wages. This paper shows that on a more detailed manufacturing...

Any set of formal institutions requires a legitimating and complementary cultural system. Re-examining existing data and studies indicates low levels of public support for a market economy in transition countries. In addition, support is lower in less successful transition economies, indicating...