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The role of internships given to Romanians in management training programs of free market countries is studied. The training given to managers of Romania is compared with the training given to interns in Bulgaria.

The role of the United States educational assistance to Eastern European nations after the end of communism for transformation to democracy is discussed. The education system is aimed at developing social and behavioral sciences so that people can understand community development and worker motivation.

Romania emerged from 45 years of communism with 12,000 enterprises in state hands. As the nation moved toward democracy and free market conditions, its new leaders created legislation to privatize at least half of the state owned enterprises. In the years 1990 to 1996, the actions to privatize state owned enterprises went slowly, even though outside organizations such as the International Monetary Fund, World Bank, and European Union urged speed in privatization. Until November 1996, former communists who had high positions under Nicolae Ceasusescu led the government. After 1996, with a reform coalition running the country, privatization speeded up and made a difference in the county's economy. Privatization continues even though the government changed hands again in 2000. Romania's delayed privatization program has so far precluded the emergence of a new group of powerful owners who become so strong they can stymie the long-term achievement of a fully reformed economy.

Unemployed in distressed regions of the United States have been reluctant to move to areas of greater employment opportunities. By establishing a negative correlation between weeks of job search and probability of migration, this study is able to provide a partial explanation for lack of a positive relationship between outmigration rates and unemployment rate in the local labor market. (Author/SK)

Studies the response of the federal system on the increasing economic and social complexities in the United States. Economic objectives of government; Allocation of administrative financing responsibilities; Interjurisdictional equalization of tax burdens.