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János Kádár — ink portrait
§ The minds · 1912–1989 · Hungary · General Secretary

János Kádár

Goulash communism

Socialism with consumer goods.

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Governance+70
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Social−12
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The Hungarian leader whose 'goulash communism' blended state socialism with just enough market comfort to buy social peace — the most liveable face of the Eastern Bloc's planned economies.

social

'Whoever is not against us is with us' — quiet, undemanding conformity.

economic

Loosened central planning to allow small enterprise and consumer comfort.

governance

One-party authoritarian rule, softened after 1956.

Notable for
  • 'Goulash communism'
  • Liberalised the planned economy
  • Ruled Hungary 1956–1988
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