Why Did the Soviet Experiment Collapse? Why Were Observers in Western

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Essay

Why did the Soviet experiment collapse? Why were observers in Western Europe and the United States surprised when it happened?

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Definitions:

Customers

Individuals or entities that purchase goods or services from another entity, often seen as the final recipient in a supply chain.

Suppliers

Businesses or individuals that provide goods or services to another entity as part of a supply chain.

Metrics Development

The process of identifying, creating, and implementing measures that accurately assess the performance and efficiency of various business operations.

EBIT

Earnings Before Interest and Taxes, a measure of a company's profitability that excludes interest and income tax expenses.