Building Capitalism: The Transformation of the Former Soviet Bloc
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| Rating | : | 4.46 (503 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0521805252 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 532 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-03-09 |
| Language | : | English |
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Christopher Freeberg said Market Bolshevism. Aslund can only be described as a right-wing free market ideologue bent on coloring the Post-Soviet transition in the most glowing terms for free markets and the IMF. Read any unbiased author and some clear and valid critiques of the "shock therapy" economics that Russia endured are explained. Aslund, on the other hand believes that a problem like crime, endemic in post-Soviet Russia, only occurs because of the imperfect transition to completely free markets. Believing that once the markets are completely free and unfettered crime will
"Is there anything inevitable about the sharpness of Russia's economic mood swings? Useful evidence for anyone considering this conundrum is provided bythetechnical economic analysis offered by veteran Russia-watchers as Anders Aslund." The Economist"A fact-filled and challenging analysis for anyone interested in one of the great transformations of the past half-century." Foreign Affairs"Building Capitalism stands out as a comprehensive economic history of the postcommunist transformationWritten in a clear and engaging style, the book leads the reader through the main stages of this great dramaOverall, the book provides a tour through more than a decade of transition history, with one of the most knowledgeable and erudite experts in the field as the guide." Finance & Development"no previous works match this volume in depth, detail, and comprehensivenessA must acquisition for collections in transition economics; highly recommended to specialists and upper-division undergraduate and graduate students." Choice" a broad, comparative study." Comparative Politics
This book offers the most comprehensive empirical analysis of the economic transformation of the countries comprising the former Soviet bloc during the first decade after communism. Privatization has undoubtedly been beneficial, and its positive effects will grow over time. Where malpractices of the elite can be checked, market reforms and democracy have proceeded together.. The main problem has been the continuation of large, unregulated and ubiquitous state apparatuses living on corruption, while no country has suffered from too radical reforms. It debunks many myths, seeing transition as a struggle between radical reformers and those thriving