"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.