This book studies the evolution of the middle class in Russia after the fall of the Soviet Union. Using data from the … class and a description of the economic situation in Russia during the transition period. Particular attention is given to … semiparametric "mixture model" to discover how many different groups may be derived from the income distribution in Russia, as well …

be completed. Secondly, the central challenges of Russia’s second decade of reform are primarily concerned with reforming … state institutions. Thirdly, the pursuit of reforms across a broad front could enable Russia to profit from …