War Communism and the NEP

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  • In 1918, work day extended to 11 hours.
  • Total workforce declined from 3 million workers in 1917- to 1.2 million in 1922.
  • Under War Communism, only 5.5% unemployment.
• • During NEP, grain production increased by 16 million, farming land doubled.
  • NEP saw high unemployment of around 18% in 1924.
  • During NEP only 3 million workers worked in factories.