The Kazakstani Economy: Independence and Transition (University of Reading European and International Studies)

Type

Book

Authors

Yelena Kalyuzhnova

Kalyuzhnova

ISBN 10

0312212232

ISBN 13

9780312212230

Tags

Development & Growth, Economic Conditions, Economic History, Economic Policy & Development, Economics, Economic Policy, Business Development, International Business, Public Policy

Description

This text deals with the last years of the planned economy in Kazakstan and goes on to explore the beginning of national sovereignty, the introduction of the national currency, and the first steps by the Kazakstani government on a course of reform. The book covers the most important elements of economic changes: privatization and industrial transformation. A view of the methods of reform in different sectors of the economy is also provided: the oil and gas industry; agrarian sector; banking system; foreign economic activity and military complex. The final analysis is upon the socio-economic implications of transition. - from Amzon

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