I consider Sokolnikov's brochure "State Capitalism and the New Financial Policy" to be very successful. I think you should direct all your efforts towards liquidating our Supreme Economic Commission and all its subcommissions 162 as quickly as possible. I am very afraid that we are dragging out the matter with talk, when it is necessary to focus all attention on the immediate implementation of practical steps and verification of their results.

* Refers to December 26 or 27. Ed.

To G. I. SAFAROV. December 24, 1921

Lenin