Author: Maria Perrotta, SITE. Analysts have interpreted the recent openings in Myanmar and North Korea as the finally successful result of years of international pressure and economic sanctions. At the same time, debate is hot on the scope for similar measures in Iran, Syria and, closer to us, Belarus and Hungary. Does economics have anything [...]
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New Policy Brief Series on Eastern Europe and Emerging Economies
September 5, 2011
On September 5, 2011, we launch the FREE Policy Brief Series, a joint initiative by seven leading research institutes on transition and emerging markets. The aim is to provide short and informative analyses on current economic policy challenges based on academic research relevant to countries in Eastern Europe and in emerging economies more generally.
What Does Modern Political Economics Tell Us About the Fate of Russia’s Reforms?
September 5, 2011
Author: Sergei Guriev, NES/CEFIR. After the 2008-09 crisis, Russia is facing a new set of challenges. The pre-crisis sources of growth have been exhausted. In order to implement its growth potential and catch up with OECD countries, Russia must improve its investment and business climate. Although the reform agenda has been repeatedly discussed, it is [...]
March 19, 2012
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