Communism, Economic Policies, Russian & Soviet History, 1917-1991 (Soviet Union) - History, Economic Conditions, Economic Systems, Public Affairs & Policies
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Overview
This book describes the irrational life of Soviet producers, the monstrous deprivation of Soviet consumers, and the ideological origins of the Soviet economy that have resulted in a system unable to bear the weight of being a superpower. The authors spell out the challenges that Gorbachev and his successors face. The penultimate chapter deals with the privatization of the Soviet economy. In the last chapter they document the failure of Western experts and pundits to create a true picture of the Soviet system.Synopsis
This book describes the irrational life of Soviet producers, the monstrous deprivation of Soviet consumers, and the ideological origins of the Soviet economy that have resulted in a system unable to bear the weight of being a superpower. The authors spell out the challenges that Gorbachev and his successors face. The penultimate chapter deals with the privatization of the Soviet economy. In the last chapter they document the failure of Western experts and pundits to create a true picture of the Soviet system.
Editorials
Booknews
Shame on the CATO Institute for this publication which, under the guise of documenting the failings of the Soviet economic system, really aims for an end to critical debate and dissent in the US, an aim contrary to the very raison d'etre of the Cato Institute. (RC) Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
September 1, 1990
Publisher
Cato Institute
Pages
280
ISBN
9781937184186