This paper tests the theory of opportunistic cycles in a decade-old democracy–Russia–finds strong evidence of cycles …

access to information. Using the comprehensive list of Russia's regional elections and regional monthly panel data between … 1992 and 2002, we find strong evidence of rational opportunistic political cycles. Russia's governors increase regional …

This paper tests the theory of opportunistic cycles in a decade-old democracy, Russia, finds strong evidence of cycles …, and provides explanation for why previous literature often found weaker evidence. Using the comprehensive list of Russia …

Most previous fiscal reforms in Russia have focused on problems at the federal level or in the system of federal … reviews recent trends in fiscal adjustment, budgeting, and government debt at the regional and local levels in Russia. It … initiated by the Government of Russia.Key directions for subnational fiscal reform include the following.Clarification of …

to a positive evaluation of central government. Surveys were conducted in Russia and Israel as these countries provide a …

to a positive evaluation of central government. Surveys were conducted in Russia and Israel as these countries provide a …