摘要：Although old, the debate on whether government'sintervention in economic activities canstimulate economic growth once again rose within the countries of Central and Eastern Europe. They havepassed a harsh transition process, pressed on by the intention to join the EU, which involved acceleratingthedegree of economic freedom and fostering growth, respectively. Despite meaningful progresses, thesecountries have still a lot left to do in order to strengthen a solid legal system that is able to guarantee aliberal economic system, protected from political influence
关键词：state; market; economic freedom; Central and Eastern Europe
