The transition in Eastern Europe: implications for both East and West

Explores the implications for social workers of Eastern Europe's transition to a market economy. Capital needs for economic development will divert money from social services, although governments will be under political pressure to respond to public perceptions of need. Subvention of nongovern...

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Published in:International social work 1993-07, Vol.36 (3), p.197-206
Main Authors: Atherton, Charles R., Raymond, Ginny Terry, Roff, Lucinda L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Eastern Europe
Economic Change
Economic Development
Social Work
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Summary:Explores the implications for social workers of Eastern Europe's transition to a market economy. Capital needs for economic development will divert money from social services, although governments will be under political pressure to respond to public perceptions of need. Subvention of nongovernment services, as practiced in Pacific Rim countries, could provide a reasonable level of social services in Eastern European nations. Because the transition will also strain Western economies, an increase in subsidized agencies should also be given thoughtful consideration. 14 References. Adapted from the source document.
ISSN:0020-8728
1461-7234
DOI:10.1177/002087289303600302