All of the following describe Russia's "shock therapy" strategy EXCEPT:

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All of the other options are accurate descriptions of Russia's shock therapy strategy, including the abandonment of government price controls, the reliance on private business owners to determine prices, and the resulting inflation and high prices during the 1990s. However, widespread wealth and prosperity were not characteristic of this period in Russia's history, as the country experienced a significant economic downturn and social unrest.

All of the Following Describe Russia's "Shock Therapy" Strategy EXCEPT