Neo-Liberal Theory and Practice for Eastern Europe
Author(s)
Gowan, Peter
Abstract
Eastern Europe’s market for policy ideas, suddenly opened in 1989, was swiftly captured by an Anglo-American product with a liberal brand name. This policy equivalent of fast food erected barriers to other new entrants and established a virtual monopoly on advice in most target states in the region. While some critics view it as having as much connection with West European liberalism as a Big Mac has with boeuf bourguignon, it has made up for any deficiency by superb advertising and aggressive salesmanship. This article looks at Neo-Liberal Theory and practice in Eastern Europe.
