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OverviewWhat does Cuba's socialist economy look like today, after a half-century of fluctuating strategies? Are the reforms instituted by Raúl Castro improving living conditions and boosting production and efficiency? What challenges does the government face in crafting policies to address the country's most critical problems? Paolo Spadoni offers deeply informed answers to these questions as he traces the evolution of Cuba's economy, explores the current state of affairs in key sectors, and assesses the likelihood that government efforts to cure Cuba's economic woes will be successful. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Paolo SpadoniPublisher: Lynne Rienner Publishers Inc Imprint: Lynne Rienner Publishers Inc ISBN: 9781626370647ISBN 10: 1626370648 Pages: 260 Publication Date: 30 April 2014 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsA must-read for everyone seeking to understand the changes in Cuba today. Cuba's Socialist Economy Today is simply the best academic summary of the Cuban economy in transition -period. A comprehensive, fully documented, and objective analysis. The chapters on hard currency and foreign investment are truly remarkable. Highly recommended. A masterful work ... rigorous and up-to-date. I urge all those who want to understand the changes taking place in the Cuban economy to read Spadoni's book. A rigorous and well-researched analysis of Cuba's recent economic transformations.... Required reading for anyone interested in Cuba. Author InformationPaolo Spadoni is assistant professor of political science at Georgia Regents University, USA. He is the author of Failed Sanctions: Why the US Embargo Against Cuba Could Never Work. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |