Russia Moves into the Global Economy
By: John M. Letiche

Professor Emeritus of Economics, University of California, Berkeley

“Professor Letiche presents an analysis of the present, in the light of the past, for the future, and is expressed with great clarity and much force.” -Donald S. Lamm, Former President of W.W. Norton

“This book raises thought-provoking issues, and gives a thorough analysis of the Yukos Affair. The analysis on Russia's accession into the W.T.O. is especially good: it is very constructive about the issues involved.” -Lawrence R. Klein, Nobel Laureate of Economics

This book is necessary reading for anyone with an interest in what is really happening in Russia today." -Jacques R. Artus, Former Deputy of the European Department, IMF

Too often, recent Russian economic policies are presented just as a step backward, away from a private market economy. Letiche shows how the situation is not so simple and presents a much richer, albeit still somewhat critical, view of Putin's attempt to move beyond the chaotic economic situation of the 1990s. His analysis of developments in the energy sector is particularly pertinent, and Russia's stance in terms of its neighbors and other countries is expertly analyzed.

Routledge Press
ISBN-10: 0415770548.