The Ukrainian Economy Since IndependenceDespite 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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... trade and payments . However , the trade imbalances grew tremendously during the first half of 1992. The excesses would be simply deficit balances in these correspondent accounts or financed by " technical credits . " In July CBR ...
... trade and payments . However , the trade imbalances grew tremendously during the first half of 1992. The excesses would be simply deficit balances in these correspondent accounts or financed by " technical credits . " In July CBR ...
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... trade ) and had to introduce the karbovanets to provide for trade and commerce within its own borders . The karbovanets was meant at first to validate that a ruble was of Ukrainian origin . This would deter Russian speculators . Soon ...
... trade ) and had to introduce the karbovanets to provide for trade and commerce within its own borders . The karbovanets was meant at first to validate that a ruble was of Ukrainian origin . This would deter Russian speculators . Soon ...
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... trade were perpetuated . Ukraine was utterly unprepared to begin trading with the west : It had no international reserves with which it could pursue any exchange rate policy . It had perhaps the unrealistic expectation that it would be ...
... trade were perpetuated . Ukraine was utterly unprepared to begin trading with the west : It had no international reserves with which it could pursue any exchange rate policy . It had perhaps the unrealistic expectation that it would be ...
Contents
Figures | 10 |
The Hyperinflation Process | 28 |
Reform and Power | 56 |
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