Provided by the Department of State, the commercial country guides provide a wealth of information on foreign countries, including political, economic, and social issues.  Issued from the Office of Commercial and Business Affairs (CBA) plays a
major role in coordinating trade and investment matters to support  U.S. firms doing business overseas.  The guides are an important first step for any firm wishing to do business in a foreign country.

The CCG for Hungary (provided in pdf format) provides an outstanding evaluation of doing business in Hungary.  With an emphasis on the country's recent movement from a centralized to market economy, the guide offers insight into the hurdles and successes since 1990.  The section Marketing U.S. Products and Services offers a number of interesting points to encourage American business development within the country.  The U.S. represents the country's sixth largest trading partner after Germany, Austria, Italy, Russia and France. 

This book is a great source of information  on the geography, history, government, economy, lifestyle, religion, language, ats, leisure, festivals, food, and the Hungarian people themelves. 

Also included in this book is a map of Hungary complete with surrounding cities, elevation, information, and waterways. Included are very many colorful pictures of the different foods and culture of the Hungarians. 

Quick notes and a glossary are included in the back of the book for quick and easy
useful information.
 

This book addresses the situation of politics in Hungary.  Included is the development of the Hungarian People's Political System, the Conversion Functions, and Sysem Maintenance and Adaptation.

In 1949 the Hungarian communist Party came to power under the conditions created by the postwar social, economic, and political disarray and the Soviet military occupation.  Ther are many different views and interpretations of when and how the Communists party siezed power, and this book addresses them.

Another main concern in Hungarian Politics is political participation and the problem of legitmacy, which is also throughly addressed.

A very useful book on the trasition towards the market economy amd the collapse of Communism and central planning. Not only is Hungarain business culture dicussed, but other countries like Czech Rrepublic, Poland, Croatia and Slovenia, Russia, and Kazakhstan are addressed as well. 

Along with business culture in Hungary, business is related to the: government, econmic reform, economy, finance, labour markets and trade unions, and edutcation and training.
All of these issues are discusseed in great detail and is a very good source of information.

Finally, a comparative analysis of Eastern European business cultures developed at the end of the book.

Written by a Hungarian, Bob Dent, this book is the ultimate guide to all you need to know about Hungary.  Each Hungarian city is available with very useful information from history and bus stations, to local post offices.

Each city also has a very detailed city map complete with significant places and street names too.  Important and very interesting points of interest are also highlighted in this outstanding book of Hungary.  Each place has a detailed description and history that is very easy to read and understand quickly as well. 

This is definatly something everyone should have when traveling  to Hungary 
because it is so quick and easy to use.

The great success of Hungary has lead to both the foreign and domestic investments which have greatly changed the economy to a market economy in the late 1980's. 

This informational book explains details of the types of investments that have made money with the changing economy. 

This artical studies the strategy related beliefs in five organizaitions in Hungary with foreign participation.  One of the strongest determinants of similarity of beliefs was being a member of the functional area favored by the particular strategic change. 

The effect of being in the favored area was greater than the effect of all other individual characteristics, including nationality.  Therfore, it is safe to say that being in a favored area can really help out towards porgress of strategic change.

This website has all the lastest up to date information on doing business in Hungary for both for foreign and domestic investors alike.  The lastest market analyis includes legal information from Cameron McKenna Ormai, and investing information from Arthur Anderson. Legal and investing information questions should be directed HERE.

Another important feature of this website is the accesability of the stock market and the latest information on dalily stock prices, weekly fixed income and forex, and a monthly market report.

Daily new can be found each and every morning in English by the Hungary Around the Clock.  Chose news from business daily, business weekly, comprehensive news or a Hungarian report.

The industial organization and evolutionary economic traditions in international business and the resource based view of the firm in stragtegic managment provide a rich and related perspectives on the question of performance in an international environment.  This article also talks about the marketing capabilities across a range of frim types in Hungary and surrounding countries.  Key strategic capabilities are examined including market orientation, the time of horzon of straegic decison making and positioning capability.

The IMF is an organization made up of 183 countries that work together to promote economical growth in not only their countries but throughtout the world as well.  The IMF promotes monetary cooperation, exchange stability, and orderly exchange with short term loans throughout the world.

Hungary's real GDP grew by 5.2 percent in 200, and exports were the main engine of growth. However, domestic growth remained moderate, reflecting slow real wage growth. 

Hungary is involved with various issues of the IMF, these issues can be found HERE.

The World Trade Organization (WTO) is the only global international organization dealing with the rules of trade between nations. The goal is to help producers of goods and services, exporters, and importers conduct their business properly.  The WTO is comprised of 141 countries that work together on trade negociations and handle disputes dealing with trade beteween countries.

Hungary has undergone major macroeconomic and structural adjustment in its transition  to a market economy. Under extremely difficult economic and social circumstances, the Government has largely resisted protectionist pressures.

A very interesting website with the opportunity to search the site in either English or the Hungarian language.  This website contains the office of the prime minister and links to other important government ministers as well. 

Some important ministers in the Hungarian government are minister of interior, foreign affairs, finance, education, defense, economic affairs, transportation and water management, environment, health, social and family affairs, youth and sports, justice, and agriculture. 
Along with ministers many other important deparments and offices are part of the Hungarian Government: national and cultural heritage, office of Hungarian minorities abroad, national and ethhnic minorities, and the office of naional security.
To access the office of the prime minister click HERE.

Budapest Business Journal is Hungary's leading English language business publication. The BBJ is designed as a  "one-stop shop" for business information about Hungary. 

Founded in 1992, Budapest Business Journal has acquired the
reputation of being the Hungary's leading investigative business weekly -- breaking news about the leading companies and business people on the local scene days and sometimes weeks ahead of other publications either in Budapest or abroad.

Current exchange rates are also available for the Hungarian forint in US, Europe, Great Brtiain, and German currency.

Another great feature of this website is the access of each weeks the top employers.  to view the top employers click HERE.
 
 

This website contains unlimited amounts of information on the stock market, banks, finance, companies, business resources, legal departments, business travel, business conferences, international trade, convience, imports/exports, world press, world politics and government, business education, and even language translations. international banks, law firms, consultants,stock markets, real estate, import/export, business and schools. 

Also there is great information on the Hungarian currency; the forint, both in note and coin form.  Along with pictures the different denominations of the forint in note form, coins are also represented. Current exchange rates are availible along with recomindations of places that offer the best conversion rates as well.

This book talks about the Soft Dictatorship, Lawful Revolution, and the Socialists Return to Power and the potential for change in a one party state.  The new emergence of the Multiparty system in 1994 has been the great Socalist victory in the post-Communism country since 1990.

More detail is addressed about Multiparty systems and voter loyalty that goes along with any kind of political system.

Finally, economic and political stability is addressed in Hungary and the culture and crisis that go along with it.

 

A pretty good website of the CIA that allows you to search Hungary and find important facts and a map of Hungary with major cities and the surrounding countries too. To see a geographical map of Hungary and the major waterways click HERE. From this site you can also find out about Hungarian geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational isssues.

Along with lots of information on Hungary you can also view of map the different time zones throughout the world. To see time zones click HERE.

Hungary joined the World Bank in 1982. During the mid-1980s, the Bank
assisted the Hungarian Government in removing price and trade distortions
and creating an administrative and institutional framework to facilitate
industrial restructuring. The World Bank gives out long term loans for the rebuilding of countries.

Hungary's growth performance since 1997 has been among the best of the Central European economies, making it a prime candidate to be among the first Central and Eastern European countries to join the European Union (EU). To view more information on Hungary and the World Bank click HERE.
 

This is a very useful website that virtually contains everything you possibly need to know and fast about Budapest: Hotels, Transport, Maps, Restaurants, Entertainment, Business Services Directory, Sightseeing, Visas, Government, Media, Shopping and more... 

A very useful guide to the average tourist as well as the experienced native of Hungary.  Business resources of where to invest your money and banking institutions are available to fit your personal needs.  Also, you can even book a flight or a hotel room directly from this website as needed.  Most importantly, a chat room is available to talk directly with other people interested in Budapest as well.

To learn how to do business in Hungary today, click HERE.

 The source of information on international business practices,  international business protocol, international etiquette, cross-cultural communication, negotiating tactics and country-specific date. 

This website offers a variety of unique products and services which will help you conduct successful business abroad.  Learn how to do business in Hungary and how to develop relationships with your business partners. Also, find out what is the appropriate protocol and business etiquette in Hungary, how to negotiate, what are the proper business gifts and much more. 

To view business breifings of Hungary click HERE. 

 

This very helpful website has been bringing information to its users since 1995 about the country of Hungary.  Some of the focuses are entertainment, shopping, lodging, dining, and history of hungarian cities. 

Along with useful and up to date information, this website also features a chatroom and local four day weather forcasts.  Since it is so easy to use, it is a great way to explore the history and culutre of Hungary. 
To find out what's new in Hungary, click HERE.