Political Economy of Independent Ukraine

Discover the intricate dynamics of Ukraine's economic landscape in "Political Economy of Independent Ukraine" by H. van Zon, published by Palgrave Macmillan. This insightful book, released in 2000, delves into the factors that hindered Ukraine's economic progress throughout the tumultuous 1990s. With 236 pages of in-depth analysis, van Zon presents a compelling thesis: the country's development was stifled by parasitic mechanisms operating at every level of the economy, obstructing the growth of value-added activities. This softcover reprint of the original first edition is essential reading for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of Ukraine's political economy and the challenges it faced during its formative years of independence. Enhance your knowledge of Eastern European economics with this pivotal work.