Introduction : why Russia matters and how -- Russia's historical roots -- Russia's new political system and succession -- Economic revival and financial crisis -- Policy on oil and gas -- International economic integration : trade and investment policies -- Challenges of demography and health --...

The authors stress how the rise of China and India has changed the world economy, moving it towards disequilibrium. Several alternative economic policies are tested to seek a way towards a high growth in any continent associated with long-run real and financial equilibrium