The steering of higher education: a Hungarian case study (original) (raw)

The paper discusses the impact of neo-liberal policies and limited government intervention on higher education systems in Hungary and other post-communist European countries. It highlights the tension between the need for university autonomy and the ongoing government control, particularly through self-regulation and the establishment of intermediary bodies. The conclusions suggest that while neo-liberal strategies challenge traditional governance, they may also lead to new forms of control and that the unique case of Hungary provides insights into managing these dynamics in emerging democracies.