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Industrial Production for OECD Countries and Major Non-Member Economies

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06-Nov-2009

Source: OECD Main Economic Indicators (updated continuously) - Industrial production series are shown as seasonally adjusted indices. Industrial production refers to the goods produced by establishments...

OECD Main Economic Indicators: Enhanced Engagement Countries and the Russian Federation

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06-Nov-2009

OECD Main Economic Indicators for Brazil, China, India, Indonesia and South Africa, as well as the Russian Federation. Also available: Databases by subject. Source: OECD Main Economic Indicators

Russia’s long and winding road to a more efficient and resilient banking sector

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03-Nov-2009

Geoff Barnard

 This paper discusses the policy imperatives in the short term, in the face of the ongoing economic crisis, and reforms that could be implemented over the longer term to improve the efficiency and resilience of the financial system and raise Russia’s potential growth rate.

Anti-corruption activities in the Russian Federation

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16-Sep-2009

In February 2009 the Russian Federation formally applied to the OECD Secretary-General to accede to the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention and become a full participant in Working Group on Bribery. Consideration ...

The new Russian budget system: critical assessment and future reform agenda

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17-Aug-2009

One of the major challenges faced by transitional economies has been to adjust institutions that were designed to function in a planning environment to function in an increasingly market-oriented environment. ...

Economic Survey of Russia 2009: Improving regulation in Russia's goods and services markets

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15-Jul-2009

Despite improvements in some areas, many aspects of Russia’s regulatory framework are still restrictive and economic performance could be enhanced by bringing regulation into line with best practices.

Economic Survey of Russia 2009: Making the banking sector more efficient and resilient

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15-Jul-2009

Despite improvements, the banking system remains underdeveloped and crisis-prone. The current crisis, albeit painful, may yield restructuring and new regulatory approaches that will be positive in the long run.

Economic Survey of Russia 2009: Making exchange rate policy more flexible and monetary policy more effective

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15-Jul-2009

Russia should aim for a gradual switch from a quasi-fixed exchange rate policy to inflation targeting. Not all conditions for adopting inflation targeting are yet in place, but preparations should be accelerated.

Economic Survey of Russia 2009: Ensuring growth-friendly fiscal policy in both the short and the long term

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15-Jul-2009

The immediate challenge is to gauge the optimal amount and form of stimulus and support for banks, while safeguarding fiscal sustainability. Looking further ahead, tax reform can help raise potential growth rates.

Economic Survey of Russia 2009: Stabilisation and renewed growth: Key challenges

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15-Jul-2009

After a decade of rapid growth, Russia has fallen into recession. The near term challenge is to limit the extent of the downturn, while beyond the crisis, a sounder growth model should be put in place.

Publication

Strengthening the Policy Framework for Investment

2008 Investment Policy Review of Russia