Soviet Central Asia

Texte du rabat

Soviet Central Asia (1989) explores the economic development of the four republics of Central Asia that suffered under Moscow's economic policies - Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Kirghizia and argues that the region serves as a prime example of the failure of Soviet regional development policies.

Contenu

1. Introduction: Regional Economic Policy in the USSR 2. Central Asia's Role in the Soviet Economy and Its Economic Structure 3. Problems of Industrialization 4. Cotton 5. Water 6. Labour and Employment 7. The Standard of Living 8. The Shadow Economy and Organized Crime 9. The Impact of the Gorbachev Reforms on Central Asia 10. Conclusion