Restructuring Krakow: Desperately Seeking Capatalism

by Jane Hardy

A critical analysis of the transformation of the Krakow regional economy in the context of both Poland's transitional national economy and the emerging global division of labor. This work focuses on foreign direct investment, privatization, the development of small firms and the importance of the role of organized labor. It is based on original research in Krakow, involving interviews with union members, management, officials of the Regional Labor Office, regional government, the Ministry of Privatization and national Solidarity officials. Case studies of steel works, food processing organizations, and small and medium-sized businesses, are provided.

352 pages, Hardcover

First published June 25, 1996