Russia’s 2022 Deflation Risk
Nick Trickett takes issue with the Russian Central Bank’s focus on suppressing inflation. Deflation, he fears, is the next spectre to watch for — and there is no sign of a plan
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Is small business possible in big Russia?
Georgy Bovt on the prospects for small and medium-sized enterprises in Russia
Mishustin and the Politics of Stagflation
Nick Trickett believes Russia’s government is fighting a losing battle against inflation
Command without Control: The Return of Price Planning
Nick Trickett warns that price controls are not the smartest way to mitigate Russia’s problems with inflation
The Physics of Sanctions
Vladislav Inozemtsev on the threat of ‘radical sanctions’ against sovereign debt for Russia
Key economic themes of 2020
Ivan Tkachev on the economy which survived 2020 better than was expected in the spring
Covid’s second wave: Can Russia’s economy cope?
Ivan Tkachev on why the authorities changed their strategy for fighting COVID-19
The struggle for citizens’ money
Vladislav Inozemtsev looks at new attempts by the state to squeeze Russian taxpayers
The Covid storm clouds are gathering over Russia’s economy
Ivan Tkachev looks into where the Russian economy is most vulnerable to the fallout from Covid-19
Why the government is not helping Russian small businesses survive Covid-19
Georgy Bovt on the reasons why the Russian leadership does not intend to save small and medium-sized enterprises
Russia’s fiscal wellbeing is suddenly melting away
Ivan Tkachev on how long Russia’s budget reserves will last in the current oil price environment
Coronavirus and the rouble
Vladislav Inozemtsev on how the coronavirus is affecting the Russian economy