Routledge Privatizing the Land - Political Economy Book

Privatizing the Land offers a deep look into the reforms of state socialist agrarian systems. This book focuses on the changes occurring during the 1970s and 1980s across the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe. By using empirical evidence, the contributors provide a balanced assessment of how different communist countries managed their agrarian economies. This text provides a unique comparative perspective. It contrasts the experiences of Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union with the agricultural reforms seen in China, Vietnam, and Cuba. This approach delivers the first comprehensive account of agricultural restructuring following the collapse of communism in both Europe and Asia. It is an essential resource for those studying the transition of societies and the economic shifts in post-communist landscapes.