Rural Property and Economy in Post-communist Albania

Rural Property and Economy in Post-communist AlbaniaFor nearly half a century, Albania had been one of the most isolated and enigmatic countries in the world, where the confiscation of private property was more thoroughly accomplished than anywhere else in Europe. In an abrupt and radical turnaround beginning in 1991, the bulk of the country's land and assets were distributed to its citizens. This book explores issues and challenges emerging in this new context, focusing specifically on rural areas,

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Alfred Stieglitz

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and Economic Development

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