The house that Putin built
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Caluori, Claudine
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Clunan, Anne
Looney, Robert
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2005-06
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Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School
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The purpose of this thesis is to explore in what direction President Putin is attempting to drive the Russian economy. Now that Russia is past its initial transition phase, this thesis addresses the question of whether or not Russia has the necessary elements in place to ensure its success as a market economy. In order to answer this question this thesis considers the roots of economic change within Russia, starting with the Gorbachev era. The rule of law is also explored and how it affects the stability of the Russian market. The Yukos case is used to serve as a marker for the establishment of the rule of law as it transcends all eras starting with Gorbachev and culminating under Putin. The main argument is that President Putin inherited a state rife with corruption and controlled by a select few who would steer the economy in order to further their own self-interest. Even though Putin was constrained by the legacy of the past, he has taken actions to counter corruption and keep Russia on the path of economic reform through 'managed capitalism.' However, he has fallen short of building the institutions necessary to create a transparent market economy.
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Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
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x, 77 p. : col. ill. ;
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Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.