Challenges of Transitioning to a Free Market System

This chapter explores the social and economic repercussions of post-communist countries in Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union transitioning to a free market system. It discusses the rise of wealth alongside increased homelessness, unemployment, and social issues like drug addiction and prostitution. The narrative also delves into the impacts of market reforms on labor conditions, human services, agriculture, gender inequality, and the overall societal shift towards capitalism.