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Can Russia compete? / Raj M. Desai, Itzhak Goldberg, editors.
| Other author | Desai, Raj M., 1966- |
| Other author | Goldberg, Itzhak, 1947- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Washington, D.C. : Brookings Institution Press, ©2008. |
| Description | xiv, 183 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Introduction / Raj M. Desai and Itzhak Goldberg -- Productivity / Mark Schaffer and Boris Kuznetsov -- Fostering knowledge absorption / Itzhak Goldberg ... [et. al.] -- Upgrading skills / Hong Tan, Vladimir Gimpelson, and Yevgeniya Savchenko -- Improving the investment climate / Raj M. Desai. |
| Abstract | "Looks at Russian government's push toward a knowledge-based economy, particularly in the manufacturing sector. Quantifies and benchmarks sector's relative strengths, identifying opportunities to increase Russian productivity and competitiveness. Examines underlying firm-level determinants of knowledge absorption, competitiveness, and productivity, with an eye to improving workers' skill levels and the investment climate"--Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 168-174) and index. |
| LCCN | 2008019821 |
| ISBN | 9780815718314 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0815718314 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | HC 340.12 .C35 2008 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |