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Discusses various aspects of market research in Eastern Europe, with special emphasis on the Hungarian experience under the New Economic Mechanism. Attempts to show how the manner in which various sources of information can and should be utilized. Highlights differences and similarities between methodology of marketing employed in the East and the West. Presents a cross‐section of case studies to illustrate market research carried out. Suggests that marketing research is an important function in Eastern Europe.

Defines and discusses the climate for marketing activity within Hungarian society. Compares and contrasts conditions and practice in Western countries with those in Socialist countries. Aims to emphasize characteristics of the Hungarian market which might prove useful for the marketer wishing to establish or extend marketing relations.

Based on a number of samples taken in the Hungarian central organs of economic management. Describes interactions between national planning and market forces. Documents how Hungarian enterprises are interested in their annual profits and states that the three main features are, that efficiency: depends on economic productivity success; is characterised by the technical degree of productivity; can be expressed by the degree of long‐range competitiveness. Finalises that the results can be analysed from the enterprise's market strategy and these should be seen at the level of the enterprise and the national economy.