How Long to Read A Fistful of Rubles

How Long Does it Take to Read A Fistful of Rubles?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 30 minutes to read A Fistful of Rubles by Juliet Johnson

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

After the breakup of the USSR, it briefly appeared as though Russia's emerging commercial banks might act as engines of growth for a new capitalist economy. However, despite more than a decade of "reforms," Russia's financial system collapsed in 1998. Why had ambitious efforts to decentralize and liberalize the banking industry failed? In A Fistful of Rubles, Juliet Johnson offers the first comprehensive look at how Russia's banks, once expected to revitalize the nation's economy, instead became one of the largest obstacles to its recovery.Drawing on interviews with Russian bankers, policymakers, and entrepreneurs, Johnson traces the evolution of the banking system from 1987 through the aftermath of the 1998 crash. She describes how dysfunctional institutional procedures left over from the Soviet period hindered the subsequent development of sound financial practices. Johnson argues that these legacies, along with misguided, Western-inspired liberalization policies, led to the creation of parasitic banks for which success depended on political connections rather than on investment strategies. Johnson demonstrates that banking reform efforts ultimately did more harm than good, because Russian officials and their international advisers failed to build the corresponding economic, legal, and political institutions upon which modern market behavior depends.

How long is A Fistful of Rubles?

A Fistful of Rubles by Juliet Johnson is 265 pages long, and a total of 67,575 words.

This makes it 89% the length of the average book. It also has 83% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read A Fistful of Rubles Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 9 minutes to read A Fistful of Rubles aloud.

What Reading Level is A Fistful of Rubles?

A Fistful of Rubles is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy A Fistful of Rubles?

A Fistful of Rubles by Juliet Johnson is sold by several retailers and bookshops. However, Read Time works with Amazon to provide an easier way to purchase books.

To buy A Fistful of Rubles by Juliet Johnson on Amazon click the button below.