The Council of Mutual Economic Assistance The Failure Of Reform - Lee K. Metcalf

The Council of Mutual Economic Assistance: The Failure of Reform by Lee K. Metcalf provides a critical examination of the Council of Mutual Economic Assistance (CMEA), the economic organization established by the Soviet Union and its satellite states in Eastern Europe. Through detailed analysis, Metcalf explores the ambitious goals of the CMEA, which sought to foster economic cooperation and integration among socialist countries, but ultimately failed to achieve sustainable economic reform and modernization.

The book assesses the reasons behind the CMEA's lack of success, focusing on internal inefficiencies, political challenges, and the inability to adapt to changing global economic conditions. Metcalf explores how the rigid, centrally planned economies of its member states struggled with issues such as resource allocation, technological stagnation, and economic dependency on the Soviet Union. The work also delves into the impact of the CMEA on Eastern European nations, analyzing how it hindered economic development and reform within those countries.

Drawing on primary sources, official documents, and economic analysis, The Council of Mutual Economic Assistance: The Failure of Reform provides a thorough understanding of the organization’s historical significance and its ultimate inability to address the economic challenges facing the Eastern Bloc. It is an essential resource for students and scholars interested in the economic history of the Soviet Union, Eastern Europe, and the broader dynamics of socialist economic cooperation.

Features

The Council of Mutual Economic Assistance: The Failure of Reform by Lee K. Metcalf:

  1. In-depth Analysis of CMEA's Failure: Offers a comprehensive examination of the Council of Mutual Economic Assistance, detailing the reasons behind its inability to reform and foster sustainable economic growth among its member states.

  2. Focus on Economic Inefficiencies: Explores the internal inefficiencies and rigidities of the CMEA, including challenges in resource allocation, technological stagnation, and economic dependency on the Soviet Union.

  3. Historical Context: Provides valuable historical insights into the economic and political landscape of the Eastern Bloc during the Cold War, examining the broader context of Soviet economic policies and Eastern European integration.

  4. Impact on Eastern Europe: Analyzes the consequences of CMEA policies on the economies of Eastern European nations, shedding light on how the organization hindered their economic development and reform efforts.

  5. Primary Sources and Economic Analysis: Utilizes a wide range of primary sources, official documents, and economic theory to offer a well-researched and scholarly account of the CMEA’s operations and failures.

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  • Item Weight: 0.9 pounds
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  • Manufacturer: East European Monographs
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