Dive into the political heart of privatization and its impact on economic performance with this insightful study. Originally analyzing Hungary’s transition, this book unveils why political factors often triumph over pure performance metrics in state-owned enterprise reforms. Zoltan Antal-Mokos utilizes detailed case evidence to illustrate crucial micro-level behavioral issues, offering a vital perspective on market liberalization. It’s an indispensable guide for students, researchers, and professionals in economics, political science, and public policy interested in comparative economic reforms and governance. Understand the universal lessons for policy and economic development, particularly relevant to India’s own growth story.