The Ukrainian Economy Since Independence

The Ukrainian Economy Since Independence
ISBN-10
1858989906
ISBN-13
9781858989907
Category
Business & Economics / Economics / General
Pages
173
Language
English
Published
1999
Publisher
Edward Elgar
Author
King Banaian

Description

Despite the fact that Western governments have provided Ukraine with over $10 billion in foreign aid, little is known of Ukraine's economy since it declared independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. In this book, Professor Banaian describes the halting steps towards transition that Ukraine has taken and analyses their effects.

Ukraine is an example of how slow or gradual reform was attempted and stopped. The author argues that this has been the result of several political and economic factors, and that the resulting 'arrested transition' may continue indefinitely. Backed by extensive econometric analysis, the book provides insight into its hyperinflationary experience, the causes of continued economic contraction, Ukraine's experience with exchange rate regime changes, its large underground economy and the prospects for long run growth.

The Ukrainian Economy since Independence will be of interest to scholars of the economics and political science of transition as well as policymakers in the area.

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