Computational propaganda in Russia: The origins of digital misinformation by Sanovich, S

“…Yet the propaganda tools, including trolls and bots, were conceived and perfected in the pockets of political competition and a globally integrated market economy still left in Putin’s Russia. I discuss how the vibrant Russian blogosphere, left unattended by the government and laser-focused on taking over the traditional media, created the demand for sophisticated online propaganda and censorship tools. …”

Recent policy changes in China’s real estate sector by Lou, J

“…This achievement was made possible by the transition to a market economy and the rapid economic growth that followed.…”

Is China’s transition trapped and what should the West do about it? by Pei, M

“…</p> <p>Secondly, the brief argues that the imperative to preserve the political monopoly of a one-party system overrides the desire for a fully marketized economy; and determines the strategy of economic reform. …”