Paul Seabright Knihy

This book examines the implementation of competition policy during the 1990s in Hungary, Poland, and the Czech and Slovak Republics. It looks at the economic predicament of countries in transition, considering how far this has required the state to actively police the competitive process. It assesses the extent to which initial economic and political conditions have constrained the involvement of the state in such activity. It then analyzes the statutes of the countries and the structure of the institutions established to implement competition policy. A comprehensive discussion of the case law and the experience of policy in practice is used to suggest lessons for the task of competition policy, both in these countries and in others undergoing the transition from central planning. This book will be valuable not just for those interested in competition policy but for all students of the political economy of transition.

This is a wonderful book, very well written and accessible to a wide audience.

Exploring the fragility of everyday life, this revised edition delves into the dynamics of social trust and its impact on the global economy. A new chapter provides insight into how fluctuations in social trust contributed to the unsustainable economic boom and the subsequent financial crisis. The book highlights the complexities of human relationships and the broader societal implications of trust in contemporary life.

Drawing on insights from biology, anthropology, history, psychology and literature, Seabright explores how our evolved ability of abstract reasoning has allowed institutions like money, markets and cities to provide the foundation of social trust.

Exploring the complexities of gender differences, the author engages readers with a persuasive narrative that challenges both extremes of the debate. By advocating for a nuanced understanding, the book combines charm and intellect to dissect the biological and social aspects of gender. It invites readers to reconsider preconceived notions about the nature and significance of these differences, making it a thought-provoking read for anyone interested in gender studies.

Analyses the institutions that guide the behaviour of people involved in delivery of foreign aid.