Europe Since 1989

This award-winning book offers a comprehensive history of Europe after 1989, exploring how neoliberal ideas and economic reforms shaped the continent’s political and social landscape. Philipp Ther details the impact of liberalization, deregulation, and privatization on former Eastern Bloc countries and argues that human capital and grassroots transformation played crucial roles in economic outcomes. Additionally, the book examines how Western efforts to reshape Eastern Europe influenced developments across Europe, culminating in recent events surrounding the 2008 financial crisis.