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provides an estimate of Russia's institutional convergence to the standards of the G7 and the "Big Five" group of large, middle …-income countries that includes Brazil, China, and India. In some areas Russia outperforms Big Five countries, in others it trails … behind. Finally, public mistrust, corruption, and inefficient governance in Russia are discussed in light of the Putin …
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The paper addresses the question of effective tax rates for Russian economic sectors in transition. It presents a detailed account of fiscal environment for 1995 and compares statutory obligations with reported tax liabilities. The paper finds that taxation did not contribute to recession, as...
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This paper tests the proposition that Russian nominal prices were distorted to support bankrupt sectors, which is the foundation of the virtual economy. The input-output table for 1997 is converted from rubles into dollars using American prices as shadow values. Three sectors belonging to the...
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In the aftermath of sovereign default of August 1998, the hypothesis of virtual economy in Russia developed by Gaddy …
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Gazprom, one of the least reformed and most successful Russian companies, is largely responsible for defining national energy strategy. The consumers of Russian gas - the EU and post-Soviet countries - pay increasing attentions to the ways this company operates. This paper outlines the...
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In the aftermath of sovereign default of August 1998, the hypothesis of virtual economy in Russia developed by Gaddy …
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