Is Russia a superpower? Very doubtful
One may often hear in a political debate that Russia is a superpower. But why is it considered as such? In this article we review
Publications
Helping Ukraine: How to Donate Effectively
Together with fellow leading Ukrainian economists, we’ve compiled suggestions on how to maximize the impact of individual donations and be sure you’re giving wisely.
Open Letter to Noam Chomsky (and other like-minded intellectuals) on the Russia-Ukraine War
Dear Professor Chomsky,
We are a group of Ukrainian academic economists who were grieved by a series of your recent interviews and commentaries on the Russian war on Ukraine. We believe that your public opinion on this matter is counter-productive…
Divesting under Pressure: U.S. Firms’ Exit in Response to Russia’s War against Ukraine
We explore the determinants and consequences of U.S. corporations limiting their business operations in Russia in the immediate aftermath of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.
The Real Price of Russian Oil and Gas
The EU has refused to immediately and fully embargo Russian oil and gas purchases out of fear that it would throw the continent into an industrially-led recession, or would cause a much larger spike in prices. These arguments do not reflect the reality of supply-side elasticity in the oil and gas markets, and ignore the enormous costs that we are paying already as a result of the purchases of oil and gas from Russia
Action Plan on Strengthening Sanctions against the Russian Federation
A group of independent, international experts recommends new economic and other measures to pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin to end his invasion of Ukraine.
Putin Wants Ukrainian Land, Not Land with Ukrainian People
Putin wants Ukrainian land, with its strategic position, not land with Ukrainians.
Russian Supremacists on the Loose
Ukrainian soldiers found mass graves, tortured bodies of innocent Ukrainians, and civilians killed execution-style near Kyiv. How can one human being (a Russian) do such a thing to another person (a Ukrainian)?