Business Practice in Socialist Hungary, Volume 2

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The book explores the evolution of enterprises and individuals in Hungary over two decades, highlighting four key sectors: agriculture, infrastructure, commerce, and manufacturing. It chronicles the transition from a Stalinist focus on heavy industry to reforms that prioritized profitable farming and consumer goods. Through numerous personal stories, it examines innovation, failure, and the complexities of life under socialism. By analyzing macro-level planning and policy, it provides a nuanced understanding of how ordinary people navigated the challenges and opportunities of their socio-economic environment.