The Russian Economy: A Very Short Introduction by Richard Connolly (English) Pap

Description: The Russian Economy by Richard Connolly For many, Russias political influence far exceeds its weight in the global economy. Richard Connolly demonstrates that in fact Russias economy affords it global power, and explores how its socialist past has shaped its economic system into a unique blend of state and market. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Russia today is as prominent in international affairs as it was at the height of the Cold War. Yet the role that the economy plays in supporting Russias position as a great power on the international stage is poorly understood. For many, Russias political influence far exceeds its weight in the global economy. However, Russia is one of the largest economies in the world; it is not only one of the worlds most important exporters of oil and gas, but also of othernatural resources, such as diamonds and gold. Its status as one of the largest wheat and grain exporters shapes commodity prices across the globe, while Russias enormous arms industry, second only tothe United States, provides it with the means to pursue an increasingly assertive foreign policy. All this means that Russias economy is crucial in serving the countrys political objectives, both within Russia and across the world. Russia today has a distinctly political type of economy that is neither the planned economy of the Soviet era, nor a market-based economy of the Euro-Atlantic variety. Instead, its economic system is characterised by a unique blend of state and market; control andfreedom; and natural resources alongside human ingenuity. The Russian Economy: A Very Short Introduction introduces readers to the dimensions of the Russian economy that areoften ignored by the media and public figures, or exaggerated and misunderstood. In doing so, it shows how Russias economy is one of global significance, and helps explain why many of Russias enduring features, such as the heavy hand of the state and the emphasis on military-industrial production, have persisted despite the immense changes that took place after the disintegration of the Soviet Union in 1991.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions seriesfrom Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts,analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. Author Biography Dr Richard Connolly is Director of the Centre for Russian, European and Eurasian Studies (CREES) at the University of Birmingham. He is a specialist on the political economy of Russia and has published widely on Russias energy and defence industries, Russias role in the global economy, and on how sanctions affected Russia. His most recent book is Russias Response to Sanctions, published by Cambridge University Press in 2018. He has advised a wide rangeof governments and private-sector organisations. Table of Contents AcknowledgmentsList of illustrations1: Factors shaping Russian economic development2: The Soviet planned economy3: The creation of a market4: The reassertion of the state5: From modernisation to isolation6: Russia in the global economy7: Whither the Russian economy?ReferencesFurther readingIndex Review Presents an overview of the Russian economy over the last 500 years, chronicling its developments and characteristics from the first emergence of the Russian empire to the twenty-first-century regime of Vladimir Putin. * Journal of Economic Literature (Volume 59, no. 1) * Long Description Russia today is as prominent in international affairs as it was at the height of the Cold War. Yet the role that the economy plays in supporting Russias position as a great power on the international stage is poorly understood. For many, Russias political influence far exceeds its weight in the global economy. However, Russia is one of the largest economies in the world; it is not only one of the worlds most important exporters of oil and gas, but also of othernatural resources, such as diamonds and gold. Its status as one of the largest wheat and grain exporters shapes commodity prices across the globe, while Russias enormous arms industry, second only to the United States, provides it with the means to pursue an increasingly assertive foreign policy.All this means that Russias economy is crucial in serving the countrys political objectives, both within Russia and across the world. Russia today has a distinctly political type of economy that is neither the planned economy of the Soviet era, nor a market-based economy of the Euro-Atlantic variety. Instead, its economic system is characterised by a unique blend of state and market; control and freedom; and natural resources alongside human ingenuity. The Russian Economy: A Very Short Introduction introduces readers to the dimensions of the Russian economy that are often ignored by the media and public figures, or exaggerated and misunderstood. In doing so, it shows how Russias economy is one of global significance, and helps explain why many of Russias enduring features, such as the heavy hand of the state and the emphasis on military-industrial production, have persisted despite the immense changes that took place after thedisintegration of the Soviet Union in 1991.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. Review Quote "Presents an overview of the Russian economy over the last 500 years, chronicling its developments and characteristics from the first emergence of the Russian empire to the twenty-first-century regime of Vladimir Putin." -- Journal of Economic Literature (Volume 59, no. 1) Feature Provides a balanced analysis of the different features of the Russian economy, which is one of the largest in the worldProvides a historically-rooted account of the development of the Russian economy since the imperial eraConsiders Russias failure to build a Western-type market economyUses comparative data to show where Russias economy is located in a global contextPart of the Very Short Introductions series - over ten million copies sold worldwide Details ISBN0198848900 Author Richard Connolly Publisher Oxford University Press Series Very Short Introductions Year 2020 ISBN-10 0198848900 ISBN-13 9780198848905 Format Paperback Imprint Oxford University Press Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom Affiliation Duke University Language English DEWEY 330.947 Publication Date 2020-07-23 UK Release Date 2020-07-23 NZ Release Date 2020-07-23 Illustrations 7 black & white illustrations; 4 tables Pages 160 Illustrator Emily Kimbell Birth 1938 Death 1851 Position Professor of Nursing and Child Psychiatry Qualifications R.N., B.S.N., Ocn Audience Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly AU Release Date 2020-08-05 Subtitle A Very Short Introduction We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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