Economic and Democratic Transitions: Lessons Learned

Economic and Democratic Transitions: Lessons Learned

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Isobel Coleman, CFR's senior fellow and director of the Civil Society, Markets, and Democracy initiative, discusses transitions to democracy and market economies, as part of CFR's Academic Conference Call series.

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Speakers

Isobel Coleman

Senior Fellow and Director of the Civil Society, Markets, and Democracy Initiative, Council on Foreign Relations

Moderators

Maria Casa

Director, National Program & Outreach Administration, Council on Foreign Relations

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