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The communist regime in Bulgaria was perhaps the most stable in Eastern Europe and its demise was brought about only by the general collapse of the Soviet bloc. In the light of this, what is surprising about the country's transitions to democracy and a market economy is not that it has been uneven but that it has proceeded without fundamental disruptions and is now showing some signs of consolidation. The two-party system that emerged from the round-table negotiations in 1990 has survived remarkably intact although the parties within it have undergone considerable transformations. The institutions of democracy have often been misused but have shown their ability to survive in crisis situations. After a dismal record of macroeconomic mismanagement, the establishment of a currency board has brought stability to the country's economy, and the long-delayed structural reform is finally off the ground. Having survived the trials of transition, Bulgaria is now faced with the more difficult task of adapting its political and economic institutions to the requirements of future EU membership.
Since the forced resignation of Todor Zhivkov in November of 1989, Bulgaria's transition to democracy has been marked by good beginnings ending in frustration or disappointment. It has avoided the violent ethnic confrontations that have characterized much of the "post-Communist" Balkans, but has also seen the development of an influential criminal
'Bulgaria and Europe: Shifting Identities' offers a comprehensive analysis of Bulgaria's relationship with the European continent, focusing particularly on its accession to the EU and the aftermath.
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Tells the story of the negotiations and struggles in the early 1990s that transformed the Bulgarian political regime from a Soviet-style puppet state to a freestanding democracy. Closely examines the actual processes of negotiating a change in regime and establishing democratic political institutions, drawing on in-depth interviews with leading actors in the Bulgarian transition, including members of Parliament. Paper edition (unseen), $20.95. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
A look at Bulgaria since the fall of communism.
A comprehensive review of the environmental consequences of political, social and economic restructuring in Bulgaria, based on extensive in-country studies by a multi-disciplinary team of US and Bulgarian researchers. Bulgaria in Transition discusses national developments as well as drawing on detailed field work in the Burgas region, on Bulgaria's Black Sea coast. Contributors include American and Bulgarian specialists in geography, economics, law, environmental science and public policy working together in a long-term project sponsored by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. The book's analytical and policy insights will be of value to those interested in restructuring and environmental change in Central and Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union and elsewhere.
Former communist countries face unique issues in developing and marketing tourism businesses, communities, and attractions because of centralized polices that discouraged international influences. While soviet economies relied on state policies to facilitate community development, the success of capitalism lies in access to a variety of resources, such as the environment, fiscal services, infrastructure, and market knowledge at the local level. Moreover, communal societies potentially possess social capital that can provide unique economic development opportunities. This book incorporates a regional perspective that widens the tourism development debate to include theoretical analyses, applied research, and case studies that document the broader successes and challenges that affect tourism stakeholders and addresses the necessary elements that facilitate a comprehensive tourism development strategy in emerging and transitioning former communist countries.