Chapter 1: Introduction -- Part I: Theoretical Foundations -- Chapter 2: Varieties or Diversity of Capitalism? -- Chapter 3: Dependent Capitalism -- Chapter 4: Dependent Monetary Regime -- Part II: Empirical And Historical Perspectives -- Chapter 5: Dependent Capitalism in Central and Eastern...

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