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HOW KAZAKHSTANIS “VOTE WITH THEIR FEET”
“Everyone is leaving the country,” “everyone is moving to Almaty/Astana.” But what is the real situation with migration?
Jun 13, 20252 min read


INDUSTRIAL POLICY: HANDLE WITH CARE
The need for industrial policy is often justified by the experience of developed countries.
May 15, 20252 min read


DIGITAL PLATFORMS: THE CHINESE EXPERIENCE
Digital platforms are a true phenomenon. They have spread rapidly and become a norm in the daily lives of virtually all Kazakhstanis.
Apr 10, 20257 min read


DONALD TRUMP'S ECONOMIC AGENDA: A RETURN TO COMMON SENSE
This week, Donald Trump resumes his mission to "Make America Great Again."
Jan 20, 20255 min read


LOOK AT CHINA
This argument is often used to prove the effectiveness of centralized governance.
Oct 7, 20242 min read


DISTANT AND CLOSE ARGENTINA
In Kazakhstan, concerns are mounting over the erosion of control over key macroeconomic indicators.
Oct 1, 20242 min read


THE MIDDLE-INCOME TRAP: SYNTHESIS OF THE WORLD BANK REPORT
In early August, the World Bank released its annual flagship World Development Report, which this year focused on the “Middle-Income Trap.”
Aug 28, 202411 min read


HOW THE KAZAKHSTANI ECONOMY IS FORMED
Many are likely weary of the constant stream of fragmented data about Kazakhstan’s economy.
Jul 16, 20245 min read


PEOPLE AND PUBLIC POLICIES
There is a wide range of public policies, particularly in the realm of economic affairs.
Jul 5, 20243 min read


ANOTHER FACET OF DIGITALIZATION: ACCELERATING TRANSACTIONS AND ECONOMIC GROWTH
When discussing digitalization, the focus often centers on everyday conveniences, high rankings in international indices, and efforts to digitize various sectors.
Jun 28, 20246 min read


KAZAKHSTAN'S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MODEL: CHICKEN OR EGG
For the past 15 years, Kazakhstan has been in search of a long-term model of economic development.
Jun 26, 20248 min read


JAPAN OR INDIA?
What explains the difference in results between Japan and India?
Jan 10, 20242 min read


LIKE THEM: CHALLENGES IN OTHER COUNTRIES
The prevalent view in Kazakhstan is that we lack adequate “technical” prerequisites for doing business.
Sep 6, 20234 min read


THE CHILE EXPERIENCE: HOW TO SQUEEZE THE INCOME FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC FROM THE RESOURCE ECONOMY?
Without waiting for economic diversity, what steps can Kazakhstan take to raise per capita income?
Mar 2, 20233 min read


THE QUIET REVOLUTION AT CUSTOMS
One customs reform, the removal of obstacles, corruption, and criminality, provided a “clean” 300 billion KZT to the budget.
Dec 24, 20223 min read


TEST
Which of the following statements would you rather answer in the affirmative?
Dec 14, 20222 min read


PREDETERMINED EKIBASTUZ
Everything is connected, even if you deny human incentives and the market laws built on them.
Nov 30, 20222 min read
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