Gorbachev's Wage Reform

The wage reform, an aspect of perestroyka, is described as it affects industry, and changes in the wage system are outlined. To stimulate better work, wages are being raised and differentials increased; to induce economies in labor, wage increases are to be financed from the enterprise's income. Self-financing and implementation of the reform to date are addressed as well, as are inconsistencies between the wage reform rules on self-financing and those of the Law on the State Enterprise. Finally, problems such as enterprise footdragging and unemployment and prospects for continued reform, inflationary pressure, and worker morale are considered. Journal of Economic Literature, Classification Numbers: 027, 124, 824.     

Left atrial myxoma. A case report of unusual complication

Atrial myxoma may present in unusual fashion and must be considered in the differential diagnosis of several conditions. A 17-year-old, white male presented with central nervous system symptoms, and the diagnosis was established postmortem. A brief discussion of tumor characteristics and diagnostic methods is made.