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Red Plenty 2010
Red Plenty is a 2010 novel by Francis Spufford that examines the Soviet economy during the 1950s and 1960s. This work combines historical elements with fictional storytelling, presenting the subject through over a dozen characters—some derived from actual individuals, others entirely imagined. The narrative includes interwoven essays and concludes with 53 pages of endnotes, featuring citations to Michael Ellman's Planning Problems in the USSR. Meek, James. Red Plenty by Francis Spufford. The Guardian. 7 August 2010. Many of the figures are engaged in attempts to improve Soviet economic systems.
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- Faber & Faber
