The central planning, linear programming-driven Soviet dream was explored in the excellent book "Red Plenty" by Francis Spufford. I would heavily recommend it.

The central planning, linear programming-driven Soviet dream was explored in the excellent book "Red Plenty" by Francis Spufford. I would heavily recommend it. http://www.amazon.com/Red-Plenty-Francis-Spufford/dp/B00B9ZDDCC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1378657809&sr=8-1&keywords=red+plenty http://www.amazon.com/Red-Plenty-Francis-Spufford/dp/B00B9ZD...