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Book SynopsisExamines the three major transformations that the country underwent from the early 1860s to 2000. The three transitions originated within different socio-economic settings, but have had a similar primary goal, namely the changing of the economy's ownership pattern in the hopes of providing a better basis for subsequent development.
Trade Review'The book is a massive undertaking, covering almost two centuries. Spulber is attempting to look at the three major transitions of Russian economic history - the decision to 'modernize' after the Crimean War, the Soviet industrialization drive and ensuing modernization of the Soviet Union, and the Russian transition after 1991. It is a monumental scholarly effort. No one else has tried such a project, so it will stand alone.' Paul R. Gregory, University of Houston, Texas
'Spulber's book on Russia's economic transition is very challenging and commands profound respect.' Financial History Review
Table of ContentsPreface; Part I. The Tsarist Economic Transition; Section 1. State Economy and Society: 1. The socio-economic framework; 2. The transition issues; 3. The economic policies; Section 2. Sectoral Growth and Change: 4. The problems of agriculture; 5. The industrial changes; 6. Domestic and foreign trade; Section 3. Social Accounting: 7. Money and banking; 8. State finance; 9. Overall view; Part II. The Soviet Economic Transition; Section 1. State Economy and Society: 10. The socio-economic framework; 11. The transition issues; 12. The economic policies; Section 2. Sectoral Growth and Change: 13. The problems of agriculture; 14. The industrial changes; 15. Domestic and foreign trade; Section 3. Social Accounting: 16. Money and banking; 17. State finance; 18. Overall view; Part III. The Post Soviet Economic Transition; Section 1. State Economy and Society: 19. The socio-economic framework; 20. The transition issues; 21. The economic policies; Section 2. Sectoral Growth and Change: 22. The problems of agriculture; 23. The industrial changes; 24. Domestic and foreign trade; Section 3. Social Accounting: 25. Money and banking; 26. State finance; 27. Overall view; Index.
