The Socialist System: The Political Economy of Communism - Paperback

1992, ISBN: 0691003939

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[EAN: 9780691003931], Gebraucht, sehr guter Zustand, [PU: Princeton University Press], POLITICS & CURRENT EVENTS, 0691003939 Appears unread. Very nice and clean. Text free of highlighting and writing. Tightly bound. To understand the dramatic collapse of the socialist order and the current turmoil in the formerly communist world, this comprehensive work examines the most important common properties of all socialist societies. JNBnos Kornai brings a life-long study of the problems of the socialist system to his explanation of why inherent attributes of socialism inevitably produced in-efficiency. In his past work he has focused on the economic sphere, maintaining consistently that the weak economic performance of socialist countries resulted from the system itself, not from the personalities of top leaders or mistakes made by leading organizations and planners. This book synthesizes themes from his earlier investigations, while broadening the discussion to include the role of the political power structure and of communist ideology. Kornai distinguishes between two types, or historical phases, of socialism. The "classical socialism" of Stalin, Mao, and their followers is totalitarian and brutally repressive, but its components fit together and make up a coherent edifice. Associated with names like Tito, KNBdar, Deng-Xiaoping, and Gorbachev, "reform socialism" relaxes repression, but brings about a sharpening of inner contradictions and the eventual dissolution of the system. Kornai examines the classical system in the first half of the book, and moves on to explore the complex process of reform in the second half. The Socialist System is addressed to economists in the first place, but also to political scientists, sociologists, and historians. In addition, it will appeal to policymakers, business analysts, and government officials who need to understand either formerly or presently communist countries. "Kornai's sweeping description, analysis, and condemnation of socialism is impressive. Kornai's work is important for understanding the breakdown of socialist economics." (Journal of Economic Literature) 672 pages. Communism<

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To understand the dramatic collapse of the socialist order and the current turmoil in the formerly communist world, this comprehensive work examines the most important common properties of all socialist societies. JNBnos Kornai brings a life-long study of the problems of the socialist system to his explanation of why inherent attributes of socialism inevitably produced in-efficiency. In his past work he has focused on the economic sphere, maintaining consistently that the weak economic performance of socialist countries resulted from the system itself, not from the personalities of top leaders or mistakes made by leading organizations and planners. This book synthesizes themes from his earlier investigations, while broadening the discussion to include the role of the political power structure and of communist ideology. Kornai distinguishes between two types, or historical phases, of socialism. The classical socialism of Stalin, Mao, and their followers is totalitarian and brutally repressive, but its components fit together and make up a coherent edifice. Associated with names like Tito, KNBdar, Deng-Xiaoping, and Gorbachev, reform socialism relaxes repression, but brings about a sharpening of inner contradictions and the eventual dissolution of the system. Kornai examines the classical system in the first half of the book, and moves on to explore the complex process of reform in the second half. The Socialist System is addressed to economists in the first place, but also to political scientists, sociologists, and historians. In addition, it will appeal to policymakers, business analysts, and government officials who need to understand either formerly or presently communist countries. New Textbooks>Trade Paperback>World History>World Hist>World History, Princeton University Press Core >1 >T<

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Erscheinungsdatum: 12.04.1992, Medium: Taschenbuch, Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert, Titel: The Socialist System, Titelzusatz: The Political Economy of Communism, Autor: Kornai, János, V… More...

Erscheinungsdatum: 12.04.1992, Medium: Taschenbuch, Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert, Titel: The Socialist System, Titelzusatz: The Political Economy of Communism, Autor: Kornai, János, Verlag: Princeton University Press, Sprache: Englisch, Schlagworte: POLITICAL SCIENCE // Public Policy // Economic Policy // Wirtschaftspolitik // politische Ökonomie, Rubrik: Politikwissenschaft, Seiten: 676, Informationen: 2:B&W 6 x 9 in or 229 x 152 mm Perfect Bound on Creme w/Gloss Lam, Gewicht: 1020 gr, Verkäufer: averdo Belletristik, [PU: Princeton University Press]<

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