The Revolutionary Russian Economy, 1890-1940: Ideas, Debates and Alternatives (Routledge Explorations in Economic History, 24)

The pre-revolutionary Russian economy was backward and stagnant. Whatever the criticisms of the economy post-revolution, the turnaround in terms of growth and output was staggering. This book looks at the alternatives to Stalin's reform program that had such tragic outcomes. Applying the ideas of orthodox economic theory, Marxism and also institutionalism, the volume encourages the reader to think critically about the development of the Russian / Soviet economy, and also examines the original theories of Russian economists of the period. Intelligent writing, incisive insights and impressive originality characterise Vincent Barnett's book, which will be a valuable resource for all economic and political historians with an interest in Russia. The Russian And Soviet Experience Of Attempting To Create A New Type Of Economy Is Still Inadequately Understood By Many. This Book Will Increase Our Understanding Of The Actual Conditions Prevailing In Both The Pre-and Post-revolutionary Eras And Why The Decisions That Were Taken Were Made, As Well As Presenting Alternative Policy Options For The Reader To Consider. Fresh Perspectives Are Brought To Bear Upon The Revolutionary Russian Economy In This Book. Applying The Ideas Of Orthodox Economic Theory, Marxism And Also Institutionalism, The Volume Encourages The Reader To Think Critically About The Development Of The Russian/soviet Economy, And Also Examines The Original Theories Of Russian Economists Of The Period. Vincent Barnett's Book Will Interest Both Economic And Political Historians.--jacket. Timeline : Economic Ideas And Political Events In Russia -- 1. Introduction To Russian Economy -- 2. Tsarist Economy, 1890-1913 -- 3. Revolutionary Economy, 1914-1921 -- 4. Bolshevik Economy, 1921-1929 -- 5. Stalinist Economy, 1929-1940 -- 6. Conclusions For Future Economy. Vincent Barnett. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [127]-139) And Indexes.