Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Russia`s Capitalist Revolution Why Market Reform Succeeded and Democracy Failed by Anders Åslund The Russian revolution, collapse of the Soviet Union, and Russias ensuing transformation belong to the greatest dramas of our time. This book focuses on the transformation from Soviet Russia to Russia as a market economy, and explores why the country has failed to transform into a democracy. It also gives an overview of Russias economic change. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The Russian revolution, collapse of the Soviet Union, and Russias ensuing transformation belong to the greatest dramas of our time. Revolutions are usually messy and emotional affairs, challenging much of the conventional wisdom, and Russias experience is no exception. This book focuses on the transformation from Soviet Russia to Russia as a market economy, and explores why the country has failed to transform into a democracy.It examines the period from 1985, when Mikhail Gorbachev became the Soviet Unions Secretary General of the Communist Party, to the present Russia of Vladimir Putin. ? slund provides a broad overview of Russias economic change, highlighting the most important issues and their subsequent resolutions, including Russias inability to sort out the ruble zone during its revolution, several failed coups, and the financial crash of August 1998. Author Biography Anders Aslund was a senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics from 2006 to May 2015. He examined the economic policies of Russia, Ukraine, and Eastern Europe, as well as the broader implications of economic transition. Aslund served as an economic adviser to the governments of Russia in 1991-94 and Ukraine in 1994-97. Table of Contents Introduction: A Great Transformation; 1: Perestroika: The Great Awakening, 1985-87; 2: The Collapse, 1988-91; 3: Revolution, 1991-93; 4: Rise and Fall of the Red Directors, 1993-95; 5: The Oligarchy, 1996-98; 6: Post-Revolutionary Stabilization, 1999-2003; 7: Authoritarianism and Recentralization, 2004-07; 8: Conclusions and Policy Lessons. Review The central paradox about contemporary Russia is why capitalism has taken root, but democracy has not. Aslund provides a crisp, comprehensive, and compelling answer. Russias Capitalist Revolution will become a classic overnight. -- Michael McFaul,, Director, Center on Democracy, Development, and Rule of Law, Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, Stanford University This book depicts accurately and elegantly the manifold and complete collapse of the Soviet Union. Aslund clarifies the many components necessary for carrying out reforms. Like few others, he understands the importance of a strong reform team. -- Yegor T. Gaidar, former prime minister of Russia Anders Aslunds Russias Capitalist Revolution is an exceptionally well-informed account of Russias tortuous evolution since the reforms of Gorbachev. -- Richard Pipes, Frank B. Baird, Jr. Professor of History Emeritus, Harvard University Review Quote This book depicts accurately and elegantly the manifold and complete collapse of the Soviet Union. slund clarifies the many components necessary for carrying out reforms. Like few others, he understands the importance of a strong reform team. Details ISBN0881324094 Short Title RUSSIAS CAPITALIST REVOLU Pages 356 Language English ISBN-10 0881324094 ISBN-13 9780881324099 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 330.947 Illustrations Yes Year 2007 Imprint The Peterson Institute for International Economics Subtitle Why Market Reform Succeeded and Democracy Failed Country of Publication United States Birth 1952 Place of Publication Washington Residence US Translated from English DOI 10.1604/9780881324099 UK Release Date 2007-10-26 AU Release Date 2007-10-26 NZ Release Date 2007-10-26 US Release Date 2007-10-26 Author Anders Åslund Publisher The Peterson Institute for International Economics Publication Date 2007-10-26 Audience Undergraduate We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:161638953;
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ISBN-13: 9780881324099
Book Title: Russia`s Capitalist Revolution Why Market Reform Succeeded and D
ISBN: 9780881324099
Item Height: 230 mm
Item Width: 158 mm
Author: Anders Aslund
Publication Name: Russia`S Capitalist Revolution-Why Market Reform Succeeded and Democracy Failed
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: T.H.E. Peterson Institute for International Economics
Subject: Economics, Government, History
Publication Year: 2007
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 556 g
Number of Pages: 356 Pages
