Describes the political and economic situation in Poland in 1989 after the first democratic elections in the country and the subsequent creation of the Solidarity-led government. After studying the heritage left by 40 years of Communist rule, the case described the challenges faced by the new government and the choices he must make. Most centrally, in general offer Sachs to quickly "jump to the market" and sets out the arguments for and against such a move. Is designed to encourage students to think about the structural preconditions for capitalism and realize the difficulties of the new Polish government faces as it tries to balance its economic and political objectives. "Hide
by Debora L. Spar Source: Harvard Business School 23 pages. Publication Date: April 20, 1992. Prod. #: 792091-PDF-ENG
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