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100			_aReiners, Markus
245			_aA comparison of transition capacities of New EU Countries: public administration as a key influence in democratic and economic change
260			_c2013
300			_ap.780-790.
520			_aIn the network of political and public administrative actors the public administration plays a key role. Countries previously influenced by socialism or communism, that joined the European Union in the two most recent accession waves, and are now undergoing strong change, are investigated to determine whether-and to what extent-public administrations influence transition processes to more democracy and market economies. With a regression analysis it is demonstrated that a qualitatively better functioning public administration makes a positive impact on transition, its effectiveness, and sustainability. The regression analysis also offers arguments for the view that public administrations are important actors when it comes to the implementation of EU standards. - Reproduced.
650			_aCommunism
650			_aSocialism
650			_aEuropean Union
650			_aPublic administration
773			_aInternational Journal of Public Administration
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909			_a103453
999			_c103449 _d103449