A series of plans designed to increase industry and putput
Based on quota system
Economic planning was now forced
Command Economy - set targets for production
First was 1928-1933 - agricultural changes (collectivization)
Main focus on heavy industry
Second was 1933-1937
Too severe and changed in 1934
Many party officials revolted against this and nominated a successor to Stalin
Stalin had him shot (Beginning of the Great Purges)
Based on quota system
Economic planning was now forced
Command Economy - set targets for production
First was 1928-1933 - agricultural changes (collectivization)
Main focus on heavy industry
Second was 1933-1937
Too severe and changed in 1934
Many party officials revolted against this and nominated a successor to Stalin
Stalin had him shot (Beginning of the Great Purges)