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Americans generally sympathize with the former Soviet Union and wish them well but for the most part we have been more talk than action. With our own economy in the doldrums and the efforts of the war major mobilizations of capital have seemed out of the question. Most experts agree that what people there need most is nonpecuniary technical help. (Marcus) .
Most programs need practical philosophy of the old work projects of the administration and civilian conservative corporations, which served the United States well during its own great depression. Although federal prompting of such activity is necessary, it is not sufficient.
Direct government action is needed along two complimentary tracks: (1) To coordinate the diverse efforts of companies and organizations and (2) to run a centralized national program that unambiguously represents US foreign, trade, and industrial commitment programs aimed at providing confidence and strategic direction especially if led by people of great stature and authority. This would raise the cultural exchange and enrich all parties in the process.
One important thing to keep in mind about help and support in regards to the Soviet economy is the problem of literacy. Although since the end of the cold war the literacy rate has increased there are a lot of citizens and workers who do not have advanced knowledge and technical skills that are required to successfully compete in a capitalistic market economy. The inequities that result are magnified by asymmetrical information and non-competitive market structures.( Moktari 561) .
Capitalism supports exchange between individuals however, in the Soviet Union literacy still remains a big problem. For example, the illiteracy rate in 1913 was 60% of the population over ten years old. Today only 50% of the population is literate. (Woo).
People have different abilities to benefit others and different abilities to secure a favorable share of the benefits from exchange.