A basic problem faced by most economies at early stages of their development is how best to raise the investible surplus for rapid accumulation: to what extend should the burden be placed on those in the agricultural sector (by lowering the price of their output relative to the industrial...

The Russian doctrine of "new industrialization" that emerged during the global economic crisis is considered. The author concludes that the doctrine is based on orthodox Marxism and suggests revolutionary reforms similar to those carried out by Stalin.