A Tragedy of Good Intentions

Joseph, William A.

doi:10.1177/009770048601200401

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“…Delving into the economic impact of purges, the paper dissects the policies implemented by leaders like Stalin and Mao [5]. It discusses the prioritization of ideological purity over technical expertise, resulting in the loss of skilled professionals crucial for economic development.…”

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The Paradox of Permanent Revolutions: Unraveling the Impact of Revolutionary Purges on Societies and Economies

Jiang

2024

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Revolutionary movements, driven by the aspiration for transformative change, often promise liberation from injustice. However, the reality of permanent revolutions, as exemplified by leaders like Stalin and Mao, is marred by complex paradoxes. This paper delves into the intricate web of revolutionary purges within the context of permanent revolutions, exploring their impact on societies and economies [1]. The study reveals the devastating consequences of purges on human capital, intellectual development, a nd economic progress. Despite promises of equality, these purges perpetuated inequality, concentrating wealth in the hands of the revolutionary elite. The paper elucidates how the pursuit of permanent revolution, characterized by ideological rigidity and v iolence, not only failed to achieve its objectives but also inflicted lasting damage on the very societies it aimed to liberate.

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The Paradox of Permanent Revolutions: Unraveling the Impact of Revolutionary Purges on Societies and Economies

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2024

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“…He called it "a very expensive disaster. "The First Five -Year -Plan of the Soviet Union4 Created by Communist Party General Secretary Joseph Stalin was the first of a series of Five -Year -Plans that continued until the dissolution of the USSR in December of 1991. The First FYP was in effect from 1928 until 1932.…”

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“…Available at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Struggle_session. ¹4 Everything Explained Today, "First Five-Year Plan Explained," n.d., available at /First_five_year_plan/.¹…”

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