And factories were big and owned by the evil rich, so Russia socialized them. Thus leading to decades long shortages for all but the very rich. A short term (1

And factories were big and owned by the evil rich, so Russia socialized them. Thus leading to decades long shortages for all but the very rich. A short term (1-5) year problem is no reason to takes steps to ensure a generational problem. Free market is brutal about improving efficiency and growing with demand.