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Sergey Aleksashenko: “Growth in Public Consumption Cannot Be Expected This Year”

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Sergey Aleksashenko: “Growth in Public Consumption Cannot Be Expected This Year”

Details: 10 October 2016; Sergey Aleksashenko

In his latest commentary about recent events in the Russian economy, Sergey Aleksashenko, nonresident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, again analyzes the latest economic statistics and emphasizes that the country’s prospects are not bright. The basic drivers of domestic demand—public consumption and investment—continue to fall steadily, and there are real problems with the Finance Ministry’s plan for reducing the budget deficits.

Sergey Aleksashenko: “The Statement about Not Having Enough Money for Salaries Is No Joke”

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Sergey Aleksashenko: “The Statement about Not Having Enough Money for Salaries Is No Joke”

Details: 22 August 2016; Sergey Aleksashenko

In his latest commentary about recent events in the Russian economy, Sergey Aleksashenko, nonresident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, analyzes yet another decision of the Central Bank not to raise the key rate, the trend in issuance of mortgage credits, and the diminishing reserves of the Russian budget.

Sergey Aleksashenko: The Budget Situation is Lousy

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Sergey Aleksashenko: The Budget Situation is Lousy

Details: 03 August 2016; Sergey Aleksashenko

In his latest commentary on recent events in the Russian economy, Sergey Aleksashenko, nonresident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, analyzes statistics for the Russian economy through the first half of the year and finds the results are worse than expected. He also discusses the Kremlin’s nervousness concerning the strengthening of the ruble, and notes that the reduction of the net amount of trade operations in the balance of payments is causing still more alarm, and under current conditions could lead to rapid devaluation of the ruble.

Sergey Aleksashenko: “The government is driving the economy into stagnation”

Details: Economics

Sergey Aleksashenko: “The government is driving the economy into stagnation”

Details: 19 July 2016; Sergey Aleksashenko

In his latest commentary on recent events in the Russian economy, Sergey Aleksashenko, nonresident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, analyzes the outlines of Russian budgetary policy and pension reform, the latest data about the automotive and mortgage markets, the possible sale by Mikhail Prokhorov of his business, and Gazprom’s dubious plans. His conclusion: it is becoming less and less comfortable to live and do business in Russia, even for those who are loyal to the system.

Sergey Aleksashenko: Russian Economy Still Hasn’t Reached Bottom

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Sergey Aleksashenko: Russian Economy Still Hasn’t Reached Bottom

Details: 06 July 2016; Sergey Aleksashenko

In his latest commentary about recent events in the Russian economy, Sergey Aleksashenko, nonresident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, analyzes Russia's economic results for May, and once again finds no good news.

Sergey Aleksashenko: No Good News for Russia’s Federal Budget, But the Government’s in No Hurry

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Sergey Aleksashenko: No Good News for Russia’s Federal Budget, But the Government’s in No Hurry

Details: 26 May 2016; Sergey Aleksashenko

In his latest commentary about recent events in the Russian economy, Sergey Aleksashenko, nonresident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, analyzes the prospects for economic reform in Russia, implementation of the federal budget, and oil price cycles.

Sergey Aleksashenko: There Will Be No Reforms

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Sergey Aleksashenko: There Will Be No Reforms

Details: 28 April 2016; Sergey Aleksashenko

In his latest article on key developments impacting the Russian economy, Sergey Aleksashenko, nonresident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and former deputy chairman of the Central Bank of Russia, analyzes the latest official data and public statements, as well as manifestations of the ongoing economic crisis.

Economic Downslide Continues

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Economic Downslide Continues

Details: 23 March 2016; Sergey Aleksashenko

In his latest comment on key developments impacting the Russian economy, Sergey Aleksashenko, nonresident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and former deputy chairman of the Central Bank of Russia, analyzes the foreign trade dynamics and implementation of the federal budget for January, noting that the general outlook remains grim.

The Plan of Non-Resistance to the Crisis

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The Plan of Non-Resistance to the Crisis

Details: 14 March 2016; Sergey Aleksashenko

In his latest comment on key developments impacting the Russian economy, Sergey Aleksashenko, nonresident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and former deputy chairman of the Central Bank of Russia, analyzes the economic results for January and critiques the anti-crisis plan recently confirmed by the government.

Russia’s Government Doesn’t See the Economic Downslide As a Threat

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Russia’s Government Doesn’t See the Economic Downslide As a Threat

Details: 03 March 2016; Sergey Aleksashenko

In his latest comment on key developments impacting the Russian economy, Sergey Aleksashenko, nonresident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and former deputy chairman of the Russian Central Bank, reviews the government’s controversial efforts to battle the economic crisis.

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