The Economic Reform Process in Russia

Author/Editor:

John C. Odling-Smee ; Henri Lorie

Publication Date:

July 1, 1993

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Summary:

Although various factors point to a more arduous and longer transition in Russia than in Eastern Europe, the broad policy approach should be similar. A necessary condition for effective macroeconomic stabilization is the imposition of hard budget constraints on enterprises. Financial assistance from the Government and the central bank to enterprises must be strictly controlled to ensure compatibility with both inflation objectives and the creation of incentives for reform. While Russia needs external financial assistance, it must be willing and able to pursue economic policies that ensure that the assistance has the desired effects, especially macroeconomic stability and systemic reform.

Series:

Working Paper No. 1993/055

Subject:

Balance of payments Foreign direct investment

English

Publication Date:

July 1, 1993

ISBN/ISSN:

9781451847574/1018-5941

Stock No:

WPIEA0551993

Pages:

10

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