{"title":"Anders Aslund","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the works of Anders Åslund, a renowned economist and expert in Russian and Eastern European affairs. Known for his insightful analysis and deep understanding of post-Soviet economies, Åslund offers readers a comprehensive look into the complexities of modern Russia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eÅslund's books, such as \u003cem\u003eRussia's Crony Capitalism\u003c\/em\u003e, delve into intricate details of political and economic transformation within Russia. His works are especially valuable for those interested in \u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eMilitary\u003c\/strong\u003e studies, providing a unique perspective on how economic policies and political dynamics intersect in this region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a writing style that is both accessible and thoroughly researched, Åslund's titles serve as essential resources for students, historians, political scientists, and anyone keen on understanding the pivotal changes that have shaped Russia and its geopolitical strategies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Anders Åslund’s collection today to gain a deeper understanding of the forces at play in Russia's ongoing economic and political saga. His analysis offers a window into the mechanisms of power and influence, revealing the crucial underpinnings of crony capitalism in a global context.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"russias-crony-capitalism-by-anders-aslund-9780300243093","title":"Russia's Crony Capitalism","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA penetrating look into the extreme plutocracy Vladimir Putin has created and its implications for Russia’s future\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Full of insight and informed judgment, former diplomat Anders Åslund takes aim at the ‘authoritarian kleptocracy’ and the inner circles of power.”—John Lloyd, \u003ci\u003eFinancial Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis insightful study explores how the economic system Vladimir Putin has developed in Russia works to consolidate control over the country. By appointing his close associates as heads of state enterprises and by giving control of the FSB and the judiciary to his friends from the KGB, he has enriched his business friends from Saint Petersburg with preferential government deals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThus, Putin has created a super wealthy and loyal plutocracy that owes its existence to authoritarianism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMuch of this wealth has been hidden in offshore havens in the United States and the United Kingdom, where companies with anonymous owners and black money transfers are allowed to thrive. Though beneficial to a select few, this system has left Russia’s economy in untenable stagnation, which Putin has tried to mask through military might.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000732860652,"sku":"9780300243093","price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24428673482294.jpg?v=1763301201"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/anders-aslund.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}