Political system and economic efficiency: The east European context

Sections 1 and 2 reexamine the proposition about democratization of socialism as a factor of economic efficiency—in the light of the challenge contained in the article by Stanislaw Gomutka, “Economic Factors in the Democratization of Socialism and the Socialization of Capitalism” ( J. Comp. Econ., D...

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Published in:Journal of Comparative Economics 1980-03, Vol.4 (1), p.40-55
Main Author: Brus, Włodzimierz
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
DECENTRALIZATION
DEMOCRATIC PROCESS AND INSTITUTIONS
EASTERN EUROPE
ECONOMIC POLICY
ECONOMIC THEORY
EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS
POLITICAL THEORY
SOCIALISM
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Summary:Sections 1 and 2 reexamine the proposition about democratization of socialism as a factor of economic efficiency—in the light of the challenge contained in the article by Stanislaw Gomutka, “Economic Factors in the Democratization of Socialism and the Socialization of Capitalism” ( J. Comp. Econ., Dec. 1977, 1, 4:389–406). The author takes issue with Gomulka's conclusions, which view democracy as of little relevance for economic efficiency under socialism. Dissident views on the link between democracy and efficiency are discussed. Section 3 goes beyond this controversy in an attempt to analyze the prospects and efficiency aspects of a limited change within the existing Soviet-type political system (“Kadarism”).
ISSN:0147-5967
1095-7227
DOI:10.1016/0147-5967(80)90052-9