Next Steps in Croatia's Transition Process: Problems and PossibilitiesSršan Dvornik, Christophe Solioz Nomos, 2007 - 157 pages In this study, leading policy-oriented scholars and practitioners from the cities of Zagreb and Split in Croatia draw on years of experience to critically assess the transition process in post-independence Croatia. With wide-ranging contributions, the book analyzes how the interpretation of national sovereignty has evolved in this post-communist transition. It also investigates the prospects for civil-social engagement in a future without civil society, and discusses the pervasive effects of external assistance as well as the considerable challenges Croatia's economy faces. Above all, the book notes the need for changes in the mindset of entrepreneurs and society in general. Arguing for a more nuanced understanding of Croatia, and considering the "ownership" of initiatives as a key to their success, the book offers insights into the problems emerging at this juncture. |
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... important than in a large one . While the importance of people is obvious , there is little knowledge about them : cer- tainly not enough to go beyond the anecdotal . As a result , this line of inquiry will not be further pursued . The ...
... important than in a large one . While the importance of people is obvious , there is little knowledge about them : cer- tainly not enough to go beyond the anecdotal . As a result , this line of inquiry will not be further pursued . The ...
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... important than knowing the general conditions is that economists know a lot about growth mistakes and policies that have harmed growth ; that is , a lot is known about what not to do . For example , it is very likely true that ...
... important than knowing the general conditions is that economists know a lot about growth mistakes and policies that have harmed growth ; that is , a lot is known about what not to do . For example , it is very likely true that ...
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... important shadow over normative optimism . Third , crony capitalism during its 18 years has generated its own social capital ( and cul- tural capital , if that means anything ) . Social capital can be changed very slowly : certainly ...
... important shadow over normative optimism . Third , crony capitalism during its 18 years has generated its own social capital ( and cul- tural capital , if that means anything ) . Social capital can be changed very slowly : certainly ...
Contents
Contents | 9 |
The Paradigm Shift in the Transitional Conception | 17 |
Sovereignty in the context of Yugoslavia | 26 |
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