What is meant by "Shock Therapy"? - Vidyadip

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What is meant by "Shock Therapy"?

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The model of transition in Russia, central Asia and east Europe which was influenced by the 'World Bank‘ and the IMF came to be known as 'Shock Therapy‘. In it the transition was from authoritarian socialist system to a democratic socialist system.

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