Chapter 14

Question 1

1. The communist regimes in Central-Eastern Europe collapsed in:

Answer 1

1989

The communist regimes in Central-Eastern Europe largely collapsed in 1989, marking the end of the Cold War era. This year saw a series of peaceful revolutions across the region, including the fall of the Berlin Wall in Germany, which symbolized the end of communist rule in many countries, such as Poland, Hungary, Czechoslovakia, and East Germany.

Question 2

Is the level of welfare state expenditure in post-communist countries lower or higher compared
to the other European countries?

Answer 2

The correct answer is Lower.

In general, the level of welfare state expenditure in post-communist countries tends to be lower compared to other European countries. After the collapse of communism, many of these countries transitioned to market economies and had to rebuild their welfare systems. They often spent less on social programs compared to Western European nations, which had more established welfare states by that time.

Question 3

Compared to other Eastern European countries, one country has very short parental leave,
which is it?

Answer 3

The correct answer is The Czech Republic.

Compared to other Eastern European countries, the Czech Republic has relatively short parental leave. While many Eastern European countries offer generous parental leave policies, the Czech Republic has more limited duration for paid parental leave compared to countries like Bulgaria or Romania, which offer longer periods of support for parents