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Russian Economy: Recent Developments in Russia

Vak
2010-2011

Admission requirements

Description

In this seminar we will discuss a selection of topics that are relevant to understand the current economic developments in Russia.
Students will also have to write and present a study, individually, on a current issue in Russia.
A handout will be provided at the first meeting.

Course objectives

At the end of this seminar students have to be able to understand and explain, in economic terms, a number of selected issues that shape the Russian economic environment. They also have to improve their ability to independently study and report (in writing) on the Russian economy.

Timetable

Timetables

Method of Instruction

See below.

Assessment methode

Written paper and presentation of this.
Contribution to discussions and quality of the discussion questions

Blackboard

Class meetings are the forum of shared communications

Reading list

Reader with papers, to be announced

Contact information

Dr. J.de Kort

Remarks

Overview

On a (bi)weekly basis, we will discuss current issues in the economy of Russia. Study material will be compiled from recent publications in academic journals and will depend on the selected issues. Students will have to introduce the topic of the week and formulate discussion questions.During the term, under individual supervision, the student will prepare a paper on a single issue and will present that paper at an end of term mini-conference.