This study shows how radical privatization produced economic misery and political chaos in Russia. It argues that the crucial problem lies in the development of criminal and survivalist business networks that prey on Russia's wealth. Opening markets before establishing institutions to regulate and support those markets has allowed predatory networks to take hold. The book also deals with the historic role of the Soviet Underground in bringing down the Soviet system; the development of survivalist networks, which have ...
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This study shows how radical privatization produced economic misery and political chaos in Russia. It argues that the crucial problem lies in the development of criminal and survivalist business networks that prey on Russia's wealth. Opening markets before establishing institutions to regulate and support those markets has allowed predatory networks to take hold. The book also deals with the historic role of the Soviet Underground in bringing down the Soviet system; the development of survivalist networks, which have thwarted entrepreneurial development; the flawed integration of post-Communist Russia into the European and global economies; and the political causes of and remedies for Russia's Racket Economy. A straightforward and sensible alternative to the views of the IMF and the Harvard Institute for International Development, this book provides policy-makers, business leaders and scholars with a firm grasp of the historical background, current dynamics, and likely future outcome of Russia's political and economic crisis.
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Publisher:
International and Area Studies University of California B El
Published:
1998
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
13356045343
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Fine. The pages of the text are clean and unmarked. No creasing along the spine, and no bent page corners. Cover has a tiny bit of shelf wear. The book is in excellent condition inside and out. All items guaranteed, and a portion of each sale supports social programs in Los Angeles. Ships from CA.