Illiberal Democracy in Central- and Eastern Europe

During the course Central-and Eastern European economic and political systems are analysed by the methodology of political economy. In the focal point of our analysis stands the relation船 between the political and the economic systems of the CEE countries. Using the framework of political economy, we scrutinize the impact of EU accession of these countries on the operation, structure, development, and performance of their states. Why does populism strengthen and why do illiberal or managed democracies emerge is also a crucial question of the course. We do not only focus on explanation of the rise of illiberal states, but we also want to understand the possible impacts on the development of societies and economic systems of these countries. During the course we study Jelcin's and Putin's Russia, Meciar's and Fico's Slovakia, Tudjman's Croatia, Illiescu's Romania, Kaczynskis' Poland and Orbán's 匈牙利.

Corvinus University of 布达佩斯 awards credits based on the ECTS system (2 ECTS credits equals 1 U.S. credit therefore, 6 ECTS credits is equivalent to 3 U.S. 学分). At Corvinus University of 布达佩斯, all classes meet for a minimum of 180 minutes per week. Contact hours are calculated through a combination of lecture hours and outside activities which can include (workshops, 研讨会, fieldwork activities, guest lectures, and independent work) therefore, contact hours may vary on syllabi.