Title: Russia : building rules for the market.
Authors: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Publisher: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development,
Year: 2005
Subjects: Trade regulation Russia (Federation); Industrial policy Russia (Federation); Economic stabilization Russia (Federation); Competition Government policy Russia (Federation); Electric utilities Russia (Federation); Railroads Russia (Federation); Russia (Federation) Economic policy
Abstract: This review covers the overall economic context for regulatory reform, the government's capacity to manage regulatory reform, competition policy and enforcement, and market openness. The review also examines specifically the the regulatory framework in the electricity and railway sectors. The analysis in this review assesses Russia against a number of OECD instruments. At the same time, the review has been adjusted to take into account the specific regulatory challenges faced by the Russian authorities, as well as administrative reorganization required . The review contains comprehensive and detailed policy recommendations to assist the Russian authorities in structuring and implementing regulatory reforms in order to boost economic growth, job creation, innovation and investment. It is also intended to help the authorities develop a more comprehensive approach in order to produce results more quickly.--Publisher summary.
Contents: Regulatory reform in Russia -- Performance and appraisal -- Regulatory policies and outcomes -- Regulatory governance -- Competition law and policy -- Enhancing market openness through regulatory reform -- Railways reform -- Electricity reform.