ABSTRACT
In the race between idealism and efficiency a more satisfactory result will be obtained through the method of slow change. Soviet methods are characterized by their experimental attitude. To make the economic machine work the Soviets have adopted capitalist methods, such as the use of money, banks, piece rates, subscriptions to government loans, etc. In domestic trade the method of selling at low fixed prices and rationing supplies seems futile. In the field of finance as well as in the field of industry communist aims have defeated communist methods. To accomplish communist aims, capitalist methods have been utilized. The political methods are in striking contrast to the political ideals of the Soviet. The short-lived parliamentary régime of Kerensky planned to diffuse power throughout the population, but the Soviet revolt resulted in a diametrically opposite political method. The method of social development in the past has generally been that of growth and slow change.
