The Political Economy of Stalinism

The study examines the Soviet administrative command system, revealing that its failures stemmed more from the economic structure than from the leadership of Stalin or his successors. It identifies key issues like inadequate planning, inconsistent supply chains, and preferential treatment for local enterprises, which contributed to a persistent reform stalemate. Despite being a major human experiment of the twentieth century, the study warns that the system's fundamental contradictions and flaws would likely re-emerge if replicated.