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Russia's economy of favours. Blat, Networking and Informal Exchange

Paperback • 1998 • English

Russia's economy of favours. Blat, Networking and Informal Exchange

By Alena Ledeneva

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In a socialist distribution system which resulted in constant shortages, blat developed into an 'economy of favours' which shadowed an overcontrolling centre and represented the reaction of ordinary people to the social constraints they faced.

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9780521627436

Published year

1998

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English

Original title

Russia's economy of favours. Blat, Networking and Informal Exchange

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Paperback

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