Poland Eastern Europe Economic Miracle Question

I’m studying for my Accounting class and need an explanation.

OPENING CASE: Poland: Eastern Europe’s Economic Miracle

QUESTION 1: How has Poland found post-Communism economic success while other Eastern European countries continue to struggle?

QUESTION 2: Discuss the challenges still facing Poland. How can continued economic reform help the country?

QUESTION 3: Discuss the importance of lowering barriers to trade and investment as a factor contributing to the economic success of Poland since 1989. Would Poland have had the same success had it not lowered barriers?

CLOSING CASE: Brazil’s Struggling Economy

QUESTION 1: Brazil was seen as one of the world’s fastest-growing developing economies in the 2000-2010 period. What were the foundations of this success?

QUESTION 2: Why did Brazil’s economic growth falter after 2012? How much of the damage was self-inflicted, and how much was due to factors outside of the country’s control?

QUESTION 3: What do you think of Temer’s economic reforms? Were they on the right track?