The price of the past : Russia's struggle with the legacy of a militarized economy / Clifford G. Gad...
The price of the past : Russia's struggle with the legacy of a militarized economy / Clifford G. Gad...
The price of the past : Russia's struggle with the legacy of a militarized economy / Clifford G. Gaddy.
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Washington, D.C. : Brookings Institution, c1996.
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N338.974/2
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Language
English
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Physical content
xiii, 250 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Contents
1. Shedding the Burden -- 2. Measuring the Militarized Economy -- 3. The Logic of a Hypermilitarized Economy -- 4. Perestroika and Defense Industry -- 5. Defense Industry in the New Russia -- 6. Responding to Market Rules -- 7. New Choices for Workers -- 8. Defense Enterprises as Company Towns -- 9....
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Publisher
Washington, D.C. : Brookings Institution, c1996.
Place of Publication
District of Columbia
Date Published
c1996.
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Summary
Today, Russia produces only a small fraction of the arms it did five years ago, but militarization of its economy is hardly an issue of the past. As this book clearly demonstrates, the costs it imposed represent one of the biggest continuing burdens that Russia will have to bear.
One of Clifford Gaddy's main purposes is to uncover the enduring costs of militarization. This unique book stresses the connection between market reform and demilitarization in Russia. It shows how introducing market prices and giving citizens and firms freedom of choice have progressively stripped away many of the advantages previously enjoyed by...
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The price of the past : Russia's struggle with the legacy of a militarized economy / Clifford G. Gaddy.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 197-228) and index.
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c1996.
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N338.974/2
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74VvZ68wAKdg
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ISBN
0815730160
9780815730163 (alk. paper)
0815730160 (alk. paper)
9780815730163
DDC
338.947
338.974
MMS ID
991004548339702626
