Did Relationships Between the Government of the Soviet Union and Its

question 24

Essay

Did relationships between the government of the Soviet Union and its Eastern European "satellites" change significantly after the death of Stalin? If so, in what ways, and why? If not, why not?

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Neoliberalism

An economic policy model that emphasizes the reduction of state intervention in the economy, free-market capitalism, deregulation, and reduction in government spending on social services.

Economic Growth

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Poor Societies

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Counteracting Globalization

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