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The Political Economy of Stalinism: Evidence from the Soviet Secret Archives

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Uncover the secrets of the Soviet Union’s economic downfall with “The Political Economy of Stalinism,” a groundbreaking study from The Bookish Owl. Utilizing declassified Soviet archives, this book offers a definitive analysis of the administrative command system. Discover the core reasons behind its failure, including flawed planning, inconsistent supply chains, and the fundamental principal-agent conflict, which led to a persistent reform deadlock for sixty years. This essential read for history and economics enthusiasts explains why this vast human experiment, despite its historical significance, contained inherent contradictions that doomed it to repeat its mistakes. Enhance your understanding of 20th-century political economy with this insightful volume.

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Description

  • ISBN-10: 0521533678
  • ISBN-13: 978-0521533676
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press
  • Publication date: 27 October 2003
  • Language: English
  • Dimensions: 15.24 x 2.06 x 22.86 cm
  • Print length: 322 pages