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Presents a study of business associations in the Czech Republic. System of industrial relations dominated by the state; Creation of tripartite council to reorder relations among the government, employers, and trade unions; Characterization of business associations at the grass-roots level; Innovations of two business associations.

Focuses on the banking and enterprise reform program and its consequences for corporate governance in the Czech Republic. Highlights of study conducted by a World Bank economist which traced the role of large banks from 1991 to 1996; Developments during two waves of voucher privatization; Substance of investment funds managed by bank-owned subsidiaries; Ownership and control after privatization.