The case explores Hungary's transition from a command economy to a democratic/pluralist system, with special emphasis on Hungary's uniqueness, due to its 20-year experimentation with market-orientated principles. Will its transition be facilitated because of its past experience/historical background? It also focuses on Hungary's chances of joining the EC.

The case describes the political, economic and corporate policies of the Malaysian state. It falls within the series on regime/change development; and is to be taught in particular alongside parallel cases on China and Japan. The multi-racial strategy may be compared to that being introduced to South Africa.