ABSTRACT

First published in 1999, this book has its main emphasis on the consequences of privatisation for the Russian population in Estonia, The Book will attempt to answer the following questions by comparing the Estonians and the Russians.The process of restoration of the Republic of Estonia (which began to move fast in the late 1980’s and culminated with the declaration of national independence in 1991) is seen as an important political factor behind the economic reform in Estonia. This reform during the transition period is generally considered to be among the most successful in eastern Europe.

part I|2 pages

Formulating the Question: Literature, Sources and Methodology

chapter 1|11 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|33 pages

Literature and sources

chapter 3|40 pages

Methodology

part II|2 pages

Estonia: The Road to Independence and After, 1987-90

chapter 4|6 pages

Introduction: legislation in Estonia

chapter 5|15 pages

Political development

chapter 6|6 pages

Nationality legislation

chapter 7|25 pages

Economic legislation

chapter 8|4 pages

Summary of Part II

part III|2 pages

Estonia: The Road to Independence and After, 1991–95

chapter 9|1 pages

Introduction to Part III

chapter 10|23 pages

Privatization legislation: 1

chapter 11|34 pages

Privatization legislation: 2

chapter 12|32 pages

Nationality legislation

chapter 13|8 pages

Other legislation

chapter 14|4 pages

Perspectives in the spring of 1995

chapter 15|14 pages

Sub-conclusion (1)

part IV|2 pages

Statistical Research

chapter 18|18 pages

Small-scale privatization

chapter 19|15 pages

Large-scale privatization

chapter 20|22 pages

The private sector

chapter 21|4 pages

The shadow economy

chapter 23|10 pages

Income

chapter 24|16 pages

Unemployment

chapter 25|5 pages

Poverty and welfare

chapter 26|10 pages

The Russian economy in Estonia

chapter 27|17 pages

Sub-conclusion (2)

part V|2 pages

Conclusion

chapter 28|23 pages

Conclusion