No. 160: The Russian Economy

Author(s): Julian Cooper, Peter Reddaway
Editor(s): Stephen Aris, Matthias Neumann, Robert Orttung, Jeronim Perovic, Heiko Pleines, Hans-Henning Schröder, Aglaya Snetkov
Series: Russian Analytical Digest (RAD)
Issue: 160
Publisher(s): Center for Security Studies (CSS), ETH Zurich; Research Centre for East European Studies, University of Bremen; Institute for European, Russian and Eurasian Studies, George Washington University
Publication Year: 2014

This edition considers the troubles facing the Russian Economy. Firstly, Julian Cooper assesses the factors responsible for the loss of momentum of the Russian economy, the impact of sanctions and lower oil prices, and future growth prospects at a time of considerable geopolitical uncertainty. Secondly, Peter Reddaway reviews Thane Gustafsons 2012 book - Wheel of Fortune: The Battle for Oil and Power in Russia. In addition, this edition contains some salient statistics and survey data relating to the uncertain and volatile situation facing the Russian economy.

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