Poland’s Transition to Democracy

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

The case is part of a series by the same author on political and economic systems, undergoing regime or system change. The initial Title of the case was: "India, The World's Largest Democracy: Hindu Elephant or Asian Tiger?"

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.