Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- Table of Contents -- Chapter 1 Global Outlook: Subdued Growth, Shifting Policies, Heightened Uncertainty -- Summary -- Major economies: Recent developments and outlook -- Global trends -- Emerging and developing economies: Recent developments and outlook -- Outlook...

Looks at Russian government's push toward a knowledge-based economy, particularly in the manufacturing sector. Quantifies and benchmarks sector's relative strengths, identifying opportunities to increase Russian productivity and competitiveness. Examines underlying firm-level determinants of...