Ukraine GDP growth vulnerable to global energy prices
Journal: Emerald expert briefings
Year: 2018

Subject Ukraine's economic outlook. Significance The economic recovery that started in 2016 strengthened in the first six months of this year, as the economy adjusts to the multiple shocks of conflict, the loss of Crimea and a trade blockade with industrial eastern regions in rebel hands. The central bank is controlling inflation and keeping the national currency stable, but growth is fragile and vulnerable to external shocks. Impacts Moscow's continuing economic influence leaves scope for hosti