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Slovenia's Transition

From Medieval Roots to the European Union

Paul Phillips author Bogomil Ferfila author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Lexington Books

Published:22nd Jun '10

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This book analyzes Slovenia's shift from a socialist system to a capitalist market economy, exploring institutional changes, EU integration, and the successful policies that facilitated its transition and subsequent leadership in the EU.

Slovenia's Transition: From Medieval Roots to the European Union provides a comprehensive examination of Slovenia's evolution from a socialist, self-managed system to a capitalist, democratically regulated market economy. The author, Bogomil Ferfila, meticulously details the historical context and the significant changes that have shaped Slovenia’s economic landscape. This transformation is not just an economic shift; it encompasses a broader institutional evolution marked by the development of corporatism, which has played a pivotal role in restructuring the country's political and economic frameworks.

The book also highlights Slovenia's integration into the European Union, emphasizing the strategic policy measures that facilitated this transition. Ferfila assesses the 'gradualist' approach adopted during the economic transformation, which was instrumental in navigating the complexities of post-communist economic challenges. This methodical transition allowed Slovenia to emerge as one of the first countries to join the EU, showcasing its successful adaptation to the demands of a modern market economy.

Through a careful historical analysis, Slovenia's Transition illustrates the profound changes that have occurred in Slovenia's political, financial, and international relations. The narrative not only chronicles the country's journey towards EU membership but also reflects on the broader implications of these changes for the region. By exploring the interplay between economic policies and political developments, Ferfila provides valuable insights into Slovenia's unique position in the European landscape.

Slovenia's Transition is the first comprehensive, accessible account of that country's transition from a minor republic in the former Yugoslavia to an independent nation in the European Union. Richly detailed and clearly written, it provides a compelling account of the economic, political and social challenges that confront the emerging democratic countries of Europe. It is a must read for those interested in Slovenian politics as well as for students of European political integration. -- Cornell W. Clayton, editor of Political Research Quarterly
Slovenia's Transition is a first rate anaylsis of Slovenia's economic development, from the earliest times to its acceptance to the EU in 2004. The authors, Bogomil Ferfila and Paul Phillips are acknowledged experts in the field and this book demonstrates the range and depth of their expertise. The book has a remarkably compact but impressive review of Slovenia's development in the Yugoslav Federation, but concentrates mainly on the problems of transition since independence. It has strong sections on labor relations, monetary policy, fiscal policy and the political economy of the transition. It is an excellent piece of work and should be required reading for scholars of transitional economies. -- John Loxley, University of Manitoba
One of the few monograph-length studies on the Slovenian economy, Ferfila and Phillips’s book contains useful information on individual topics, as well as interesting observations....Readers interested in learning about Slovenia can refer to Slovenia’s Transition for useful individual chapters on 1990s economic issues and for a Slovenian perspective on them. * Austrian History Yearbook *

ISBN: 9780739136300

Dimensions: 239mm x 161mm x 20mm

Weight: 519g

216 pages