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Jonathan Story

Emeritus Professor of International Political Economy
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CASE STUDY

Hungary's Transition to Democracy and a Market Economy

By  Jonathan Story,  Heather Grabbe
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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.

    Published 04 Jan 1996

    Reference 3855

    Topic Economics & Finance

    Region Europe

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    Hungary's Transition to Democracy and a Market Economy

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    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.

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      Poland’s Transition to Democracy

      By  Jonathan Story,  Ritsa Panagiotou
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      Explores Poland’s transition from a centrally planned, communist-controlled regime to a free market, pluralist system. The case focuses on which factors have and will influence the Polish transition to democracy and how Poland will attempt to join the mainstream of Europe. The case is part of a series on regime change

        Published 02 Jan 1996

        Reference 1834

        Topic Economics & Finance

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        Poland’s Transition to Democracy

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        Explores Poland’s transition from a centrally planned, communist-controlled regime to a free market, pluralist system. The case focuses on which factors have and will influence the Polish transition to democracy and how Poland will attempt to join the mainstream of Europe. The case is part of a series on regime change

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          Malaysia: Multi-Racial Society under One-Party Rule

          By  Jonathan Story,  Heather Grabbe
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          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.

            Published 01 Jan 1996

            Reference 4545

            Topic Economics & Finance

            Region Asia

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            Malaysia: Multi-Racial Society under One-Party Rule

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            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.

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              The Maastricht Summit: A European Union in Name?

              By  Jonathan Story
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              This case focuses on the re-launch of monetary union within the general context of predicting policy change. It presents a method to assess the probable changes in policy with respect to timing, content and negotiating style.

                Published 01 Jan 1994

                Reference 4257

                Topic Economics & Finance

                Region Europe

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                The Maastricht Summit: A European Union in Name?

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                This case focuses on the re-launch of monetary union within the general context of predicting policy change. It presents a method to assess the probable changes in policy with respect to timing, content and negotiating style.

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                  The EC-Japan Elements of Consensus (A)

                  By  Jonathan Story
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                  The case deals with the negotiations between the EC and Japan on automobiles concluded in June-July 1991. The main part of the case covers the EC story from the positions of the Commission, Government and automobiles companies.

                    Published 01 Apr 1993

                    Reference 310

                    Topic Economics & Finance

                    Industry Automotive,  Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

                    Region Global

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                    The EC-Japan Elements of Consensus (A)

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                    The case deals with the negotiations between the EC and Japan on automobiles concluded in June-July 1991. The main part of the case covers the EC story from the positions of the Commission, Government and automobiles companies.

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                      The EC-Japan Elements of Consensus: The Aftermath (B)

                      By  Jonathan Story
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                        Published 01 Apr 1993

                        Reference 310

                        Topic Economics & Finance

                        Industry Automotive,  Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

                        Region Global

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                        The EC-Japan Elements of Consensus: The Aftermath (B)

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                          Danuta (A)

                          By  Jonathan Story,  Katarzyna Wandycz
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                          Deals with entry into the Polish market for pasta. Case A covers the background to the project; Case B, how it was and is being implemented.

                            Published 02 Jan 1993

                            Reference 256

                            Topic Economics & Finance

                            Industry Food and Beverages Production

                            Region Europe

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                            Danuta (A)

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                            Deals with entry into the Polish market for pasta. Case A covers the background to the project; Case B, how it was and is being implemented.

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                              Danuta (B)

                              By  Jonathan Story,  Katarzyna Wandycz
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                              Deals with entry into the Polish market for pasta. Case A covers the background to the project; Case B, how it was and is being implemented.

                                Published 02 Jan 1993

                                Reference 256

                                Topic Economics & Finance

                                Industry Food and Beverages Production

                                Region Europe

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                                Danuta (B)

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                                Deals with entry into the Polish market for pasta. Case A covers the background to the project; Case B, how it was and is being implemented.

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                                  CASE STUDY

                                  The Launching of the EMS: October 1977- April 1978

                                  By  Jonathan Story,  Sopihe Boisseau du Rocher
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                                  This case covers the period October 1977 to May 1978. It deals with the launching of the EMS. Why was it launched? Could an outside observer have predicted/gauged the way the policy would take?

                                    Published 01 Jan 1987

                                    Reference 297

                                    Topic Economics & Finance

                                    Region Europe

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                                    The Launching of the EMS: October 1977- April 1978

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                                    This case covers the period October 1977 to May 1978. It deals with the launching of the EMS. Why was it launched? Could an outside observer have predicted/gauged the way the policy would take?

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                                      MAS Holdings: Strategic Corporate Social Responsibility in the Apparel Industry

                                      By  Jonathan Story,  Noshua Watson
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                                      MAS Holdings is a family-owned manufacturer of women's apparel, founded by three brothers who have built the firm into a US$570 million business. Clients include the biggest brands in lingerie and sportswear. The textile industry makes up 50% of Sri Lankan exports, especially from China. The case is about using corporate social responsibility as a strategic tool in global competition.

                                        Published 03 Jan 2006

                                        Reference 5347

                                        Topic Economics & Finance

                                        Industry Apparel and Fashion

                                        Region Asia

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                                        MAS Holdings: Strategic Corporate Social Responsibility in the Apparel Industry

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                                        MAS Holdings is a family-owned manufacturer of women's apparel, founded by three brothers who have built the firm into a US$570 million business. Clients include the biggest brands in lingerie and sportswear. The textile industry makes up 50% of Sri Lankan exports, especially from China. The case is about using corporate social responsibility as a strategic tool in global competition.

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                                          Conquistadores in China

                                          By  Jonathan Story
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                                          In 2002, China became the world’s number-one recipient of inward foreign direct investment (FDI). One of the major attractions was China’s entry into the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in December 2001. Spanish firms, which had previously had a major focus on Latin America, participated in the general enthusiasm.

                                            Published 01 Oct 2004

                                            Reference 5128

                                            Topic Economics & Finance

                                            Industry Computer Software,  Food and Beverages Production,  Wine and Spirits

                                            Region Asia

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                                            Conquistadores in China

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                                            In 2002, China became the world’s number-one recipient of inward foreign direct investment (FDI). One of the major attractions was China’s entry into the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in December 2001. Spanish firms, which had previously had a major focus on Latin America, participated in the general enthusiasm.

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