Restructuring of the Economic Elites after State Socialism

The book "Restructuring of the Economic Elites after State Socialism" offers a comprehensive analysis of the changes that occurred in the political, economic, and social systems of these countries following the collapse of socialist states. It highlights the emergence of new economic and political elites in the former socialist societies and examines the extent to which these elites were recruited from the former leaders of state socialism. The two central themes of the book are the recruitment patterns of the new elites and the impact of this transformation on institutions, particularly regarding market development and privatization. This collection of contributions is largely based on two conferences led by David Lane, which addressed the dynamic changes in the context of EU enlargement and the integration of new states into the global system.