Based on research carried out by an international and interdisciplinary group of experts, this book analyses case studies from eight regions as well as testing hypotheses on data for the 77 main administrative regions. It will be of immense value to academics, those working for government and...

To what extent and through what mechanisms has Russian economic growth since1998 been dependent on Russia’s oil and gas industries? Is the likely development ofthese industries up to 2020 capable of maintaining or increasing Russia’s role as anenergy supplier? What are the consequences for...