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What motivated Russia to implement economic reforms?
What motivated Russia to implement economic reforms?
To catch up with the economic developments of Western Europe
What reforms did von Reutern implement to increase industrial growth?
What reforms did von Reutern implement to increase industrial growth?
He abolished tax farming and reformed the tax system to create more indirect taxation
What was the outcome of von Reutern's reforms on tax farmers?
What was the outcome of von Reutern's reforms on tax farmers?
They looked for alternative investment opportunities
How did Russia's railway network and annual growth rate fare under von Reutern?
How did Russia's railway network and annual growth rate fare under von Reutern?
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What were the weaknesses of von Reutern's reforms?
What were the weaknesses of von Reutern's reforms?
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Who replaced von Reutern as the Minister of Finance in 1877?
Who replaced von Reutern as the Minister of Finance in 1877?
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What measure did Vyshnegradsky introduce in 1888 to boost production in Russia?
What measure did Vyshnegradsky introduce in 1888 to boost production in Russia?
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What were Vyshnegradsky's goals as Minister of Finance?
What were Vyshnegradsky's goals as Minister of Finance?
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How did Vyshnegradsky alter the tax system and grain exports?
How did Vyshnegradsky alter the tax system and grain exports?
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Was Vyshnegradsky successful in his tenure as Minister of Finance?
Was Vyshnegradsky successful in his tenure as Minister of Finance?
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