The Soviet economy: how it worked and how it didn't

The Soviet Union stands out in history as the first time a workers' state began the task of planning the economy. In this talk, Adam Booth uncovers the dynamics and laws of the Soviet economy, explaining the objective forces which propelled the policies of the Bolsheviks, and later the Stalinist bureaucrats. Through understanding the Soviet economy, we can see the potential of economic planning today, as well as a glimpse of what a future communist society might look like. 🌐 Head to our website for theory, news, and analysis: https://socialist.net/ 📚 Subscribe to In Defence of Marxism: https://socialist.net/magazine ✊ Join the campaign to build a Revolutionary Communist Party: https://socialist.net/join 📰 Help us launch 'The Communist' newspaper by taking out a subscription: https://socialist.net/subscribe 💸 Donate to our special party launch fund: https://socialist.net/donate