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The Socialist System: The Political Economy Of 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 Lifelong Study Of The Problems Of The Socialist System To His Explanation Of Why Inherent Attributes Of Socialism Inevitably Produced Inefficiency. 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, Dengxiaoping, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Socialist System: The Political Economy of Communism'? A: The book examines the inherent inefficiencies of socialist systems and analyzes the political economy of communism, exploring both classical and reform socialism.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is János Kornai, a renowned economist with a life-long study of socialist systems.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the inefficiencies of socialism, the political power structure, and the impact of communist ideology on economic performance.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 672 pages, providing an in-depth analysis of socialist economies.
- Q: Is this book suitable for non-economists? A: Yes, while it is primarily aimed at economists, it is also relevant for political scientists, sociologists, historians, and policymakers.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as a 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: When was 'The Socialist System' first published? A: The book was first published on March 23, 1992.
- Q: What binding format is this book available in? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Does the book cover historical phases of socialism? A: Yes, it distinguishes between classical socialism and reform socialism, discussing their characteristics and implications.
- Q: Can this book help policymakers understand current economic issues in communist countries? A: Yes, it provides insights into the economic performance of both formerly and presently communist countries, which can assist policymakers.