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This article argues that the key to understanding the future of private farming no longer should emphasize directives from the center. In contrast to a legalistic approach, this article argues that a correct understanding of private farming must take account of broader sociological, demographic, financial, and economic influences. Towards that end, this article explores the rural demographic situation, the popularity of private farming among the rural population, the potential of the land market to facilitate the expansion of private farm landholdings, and the impact of financial policies on private farms.
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Stephen K. Wegren is Associate Professor of Political Science, Southern Methodist University, Dallas Texas. Frank A. Durgin is Professor Emeritus, Department of Economics, University of Southern Maine, Portland Maine. Research for this article was supported by the John G. Tower Center for Political Studies, Southern Methodist University; and by a grant from the International Research and Exchanges Board, with funds provided by the U.S. Department of State (Title VII Program) and the National Endowment for the Humanities. None of these organizations is responsible for the views expressed.
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Wegren, S., Durgin, F. The Political Economy of Private Farming in Russia. Comp Econ Stud 39, 1–24 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1057/ces.1997.13
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1057/ces.1997.13