This textbook on the contemporary Russian economy for undergraduate and graduate students of Russian studies, Russian economy, Russian politics, the economics of transition, the economics of emerging markets, and international relations offers the most updated and comprehensive analysis of the Russian economy (as it functions in the early 2020s) concentrated on the economy, economic policy, and economic governance. Additionally, it contains discussions of the contemporary Russian economic history, economic geography of Russia, natural resources, population, major sectors and industries, living standards and social policy, institutions, governance, economic policy, and Russia's role in the global economy. The book will provide a comparative cross-country context, analysing how the Russian economy and its institutions perform compared to its peers to help students and lecturers/ instructors understand Russia’s strengths, weaknesses, and future challenges. Prepared by a team of leading Russian and international experts on the respective topics, this textbook will be of interest to those studying Russian economics.weiterlesen