Striving to capitalise on change

Article Abstract:

Albania is experiencing the worst economic crisis in Eastern Europe. The new Albanian democratic government has pleaded for a $70 million bridging loan. Tough measures are being employed to reduce the deficit by decreasing government expenditure. The 80% subsidy for idle workers will be discontinued. Industrial output decreased by 60% in 1991, exports have ceased and the agricultural cooperative system has collapsed. Italian food aid prevented famine in 1991. The government is working towards a rapid privatisation strategy with financial European Community aid.

Economic policy, Economic development, Privatization, Privatization (Business), Albania

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The only noises I could hear were in my head

Article Abstract:

A mother in her twenties describes her self-delusion when she began to go deaf. Eventually she visited a specialist who diagnosed otosclerosis, a bone disorder which vibrates and transmits sound in the middle ear. Lip-reading slows down conversation and makes it difficult to eat at the same time. It is difficult to maintain a normal voice and pronunciation. An operation, stapedectomy, is 90% successful, but risks total hearing loss.

Personal narratives, Surgery, Deafness, Women, Deaf, Deaf women, Otosclerosis, Stapes, Stapedectomy

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