Building Capitalism: The Transformation of the Former Soviet Bloc
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Review
'Building Capitalism has all the right ingredients: it is on a critically important issue; it is based on an extraordinarily detailed knowledge of economic and political history, pre- and post- the break-up of the former Soviet Union; and it displays a full acquaintance with the literature, Anders Aslund's naturally exuberant style, and a clear point of view. Whether you agree or disagree with the argument, you should not be indifferent to this book. And by the end, you should fundamentally agree.' Stanley Fischer, International Monetary Fund
'He persuasively develops a strong thesis that runs counter to the conventionally accepted view that reform efforts were too rapid and too drastic. ... A fact-filled and challenging analysis for anyone interested in one of the great transformations of the past half-century.' Foreign Affairs
'... perhaps the most competent evaluation of the economic development of this vast region for the past decade.' Journal of Peace Research
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"Is there anything inevitable about the sharpness of Russia's economic mood swings? Useful evidence for anyone considering this conundrum is provided by...the...technical economic analysis offered by veteran Russia-watchers as Anders Aslund." The Economist
"Is there anything inevitable about the sharpness of Russia's economic mood swings? Useful evidence for anyone considering this conundrum is provided by...the...technical 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 transformation...Written in a clear and engaging style, the book leads the reader through the main stages of this great drama...Overall, 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 comprehensiveness...A 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
Building Capitalism: The Transformation of the Former Soviet Bloc
Building Capitalism: The Transformation of the Former Soviet Bloc,Anders Aslund,Cambridge University Press,0521805252,1989-,Business & Economics,Business / Economics / Finance,Business/Economics,Development - Economic Development,Economic conditions,Economic policy,Economics - General,Europe, Eastern,Free Enterprise,Post-Communism,Privatization,Russia (Federation),Business & Economics / Economics / General,Development economics,Former Soviet Union, USSR (Europe),Marxism & Communism,Political economy,Political science & theory,Social theory
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