and Poland in the period just after global financial crisis which turned into an economic and social crisis for some … obtain the international financial support. Poland on the contrary did not have to apply such an austerity program. Crisis … examples suggest that higher level of monetary and credit policy in Poland seems to have a positive impact on the development …

In 1989, Poland became the first Eastern Bloc country to shake off the dominance of its ruling Communist party …. Although other post-Communist countries have since followed suit, Poland's experience has been unique in its move to Westernize …. In this timely and insightful account, Ben Slay provides the first integrated, comprehensive assessment of Poland …