The book covers all facets of post-Soviet reform: from land privitazation in agriculture, to restructuring the bankiing system, revitalizing education, stabilizing fiscal and monetary policy, restoring the vital energy sector, and privatizing industry
In Russia's shadow -- Lessons from the streets -- The ruble-lari rollercoaster -- Smoke and mirrors -- Running on empty -- There's just one certainty after all -- You can't bank on it in Georgia -- Down (and out) on the farm -- How not to help farmers -- Bread and wine in the wilderness -- Iceberg capitalism -- All that glitters isn't gold -- Turn out the lights, the party's over -- The best laid plans