Ricz, J., Éltető, A.: Rules for sale: autocratic forbearance, as a new industrial policy tool to promote the Hungarian battery hub

Rules for sale: autocratic forbearance, as a new industrial policy tool to promote the Hungarian battery hub Authors: Judit Ricz, Andrea Éltető In: Journal of Economic Policy Reform, 1–29. (2026). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/17487870.2026.2680291 Abstract New industrial policy has (re-)gained legitimacy in scholarly debates recently, as a means to boost and direct development. This article argues […]
Ricz, J., Éltető, A.: Paradoxes of Green Transition and Developmentalism: The Case of EV Battery Production in Hungary

Paradoxes of Green Transition and Developmentalism: The Case of EV Battery Production in Hungary Authors: Judit Ricz, Andrea Éltető In: Problems of Post-Communism, 1–15. DOI: 10.1080/10758216.2025.2459268 Abstract Why does Hungary, a small peripheral economy within the EU, aspire to become the second-largest European battery producer by 2030? Our principal aim is to explain […]
Éltető, A., Ricz, J.: Captured green aims: The case of Hungary

Captured green aims: The case of Hungary Authors: Andrea Éltető, Judit Ricz In: New Perspectives, First published online September 12, 2024 DOI: 10.1177/2336825X241282600 Abstract The article aims to shed light on the environmental risks of the Hungarian autocratic economic policy coupled with increased state interventionism and the revival of industrial policies. Green economic strategies proliferate […]