Changes in households consumption in the 1990s in Hungary

Abstract

 

The article analyzes the most important transformations in the state and behavior of households in Hungary as a result of economic transformations in 90s. The key directions of state activity in this area are determined. It is emphasized that changes in the situation of households reflects the real results and the social price of reforms, which often do not coincide with their estimates based on macroeconomic indicators. Particular emphasis is placed on the fact that unresolved social problems, especially the extent of poverty and unemployment, social exclusion, can become a serious obstacle to progress, source of serious social, national and political conflicts. It is noted that it was in 1990s that Hungary actively pursued institutional social reforms and adapted to social reforms that would meet EU requirements.