| ID | 166788 |
| Title Proper | Legacies of State Socialism: A Comparative Study of Elite Attitudes towards EU Economic Competitiveness in Western and Central Eastern Europe |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Šumskas, Gintaras |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The elites of Western Europe prefer social security for all citizens as the major aim of the EU, while the preference of Central and Eastern European elites is for a more globally competitive European economy. This disparity between elite preferences may be accounted for by the distinct electorates and elites’ responsive strategic calculations, or by the process of socialisation Central and Eastern European elites undergo during exposure to the EU. This article argues that the predominant reason for the difference in elite attitudes towards economic competition is the lasting effect of state socialism in Central and Eastern European countries. |
| `In' analytical Note | Europe-Asia Studies Vol. 71, No.5; Jun 2019: p.753-773 |
| Journal Source | Europe-Asia Studies Vol: 71 No 5 |
| Key Words | Elite Attitudes ; State Socialism ; EU Economic Competitiveness ; Western and Central Eastern Europe |