What went wrong with Perestroika

By Marshall I. Goldman

Subjects: Politics and government, Gorbachev, mikhail sergeevich, 1931-, Economische politiek, Gorbachev, mikhail sergeevich, 1931-2022, Politique et gouvernement, Perestrojka, Perestroika, Politik, Perestroïka, Soviet union, politics and government, 1985-1991, Perestroĭka

Description: A critical analysis of the economic reforms of Mikhail Gorbachev, which claims that the Soviet leader did little to counter the nation's overindulgence in heavy industry or to combat a burgeoning budget deficit. The resultant economic collapse, it is argued, led to political disintegration.