S5 Ep42: Deep Focus: Reforming and rejuvenating Russia’s economy

'The Sound of Economics' podcast continues with an instalment of
the Deep Focus series, with Bruegel fellow Marek Dabrowski
talking to Sean Gibson about the findings of his research paper
on Russia's growth problems (co-written with Antoine
Mathieu Collin).


The Russian economy has weathered several crises in recent
decades, most recently between 2014-16. Though this latest dip
was relatively not so deep, growth has returned much more slowly
this time around than in previous years.


Some problems are age-old, while others are a product of recent
political movements and developments. In this episode the
conversation specifies some of Russia's institutional
shortcomings and structural economic weaknesses, accounting for
the country's efforts at macroeconomic management and the
evolving demographic difficulties particularly concerning
Russia's working-age population. 


The discussion also reflects on the particular economic impacts
of Russia's involvement in Ukraine, and looks ahead to the most
vital and realistic possible remedial measures that could yet be
taken.


If you are interested in more of Bruegel's work on this topic, we
recommend Marek Dabrowski's blog post on how Russia's
foreign policy obstructs its attempts at economic modernisation.
Also consider the same author's recent publication, 'Can emerging
markets be a source of global troubles again?'