This short course guides through the most important success stories and negative effects of the transition. Special attention will be paid to the role of small private businesses and multinationals in the Hungarian economy and the working of the market institutions. As a part of the course students have the possibility to visit the Budapest Stock Exchange and get inside experience about the working of one of the most important market institutions that is the stock market. The course is designed to give an introduction to the structural changes of Hungarian society after 1945. It attempts to analyse social stratification issues and gives a comprehensive overview employing contemporary social surveys relevant to the field of social stratification.
Social stratification is an important concept that relates to all societies.
In exploring the themes outlined below, basic sociological concepts are discussed. Field studies are also included in the course.