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EVGENY GORYUNOV ON THE GLOBAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROSPECTS
04 october 2021
Gaidar Institute researcher Evgeny Goryunov told the Nezavisimaya Gazeta that although the risks of the world economy’s fall into stagflation are not very high, they cannot be ruled out entirely. That was his comment on the news that the energy crises in Europe and China dramatically changed the situation in the world economy, which may trigger a production decline and stagnation.
KONSTANTIN KAZENIN: “THE STATE NEEDS TO TRY TO ENCOURAGE YOUNG PEOPLE TO HAVE CHILDREN”
03 october 2021
Konstantin Kazenin, senior researcher at the Center for Political Economy and Regional Development of the Gaidar Institute, explained to theProfile magazine the reasons why the birth rate is declining in Russia and pointed out the necessity to eliminate the systemic errors that reduce the effectiveness of measures designed to support families with children.
NATALIA SHAGAIDA: “LOW EFFECTIVE DEMAND DOES NOT ALLOW AGRICULTURE TO DEVELOP”
03 october 2021
Natalia Shagaida, Head of the Gaidar Institute’s Agrarian Department, shared with the "Nezavisimaya Gazeta” her opinion as to why agricultural production is on the decline.
ELENA MININA: “WHO WILL BE AFFECTED BY 12 CHANGES IN THE TAX CODE”
02 october 2021
“Davydov.Index” published the op-ed article by Elena Minina, Senior researcher, Tax System Development Department of the Gaidar Institute, saying that the Ministry of Finance will fine-tune the taxing system of individuals.
ANDREY KAUKIN: “THE EU MAY HAVE A SINGLE BODY RESPONSIBLE FOR GAS PURCHASING”
01 october 2021
It is not unlikely that the European Union may establish a single body to conclude contracts for gas supplies to the EU countries. Andrey Kaukin, Head of Industrial Organization and Infrastructure Economics Department of the Gaidar Institute, told IA REGNUM correspondent. This is how he commented on the statement made by the Head of ECB, who called for uniting for the sake of "saving" the prices of natural gas.
NATALIA SHAGAIDA: “RDIF IS UNLIKELY TO BECOME AN INVESTOR WILLING TO DEVELOP THE COMPANY”
29 september 2021
The core owner of Rusagro Group (one of Russia’s biggest agricultural holding companies), ex-senator Vadim Moshkovich plans to sell part of his stake via a secondary public offering (SPO). Natalia Shagaida, Head of the Gaidar Institute’s Agrarian Department, in a commentary to Agroinvestor.ru dispelled the myth that the Russian Direct Investment
Fund (RDIF) could actually become an anchor investor capable of
developing the company.
STEPAN ZEMTSOV: “IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION, THERE ARE SIX INDUSTRIAL ROBOTS PER 10,000 WORKERS”
26 september 2021
In Russia, the demand for industrial robots will persist for a very long time. This is what Stepan Zemtsov, senior researcher at the Gaidar
Institute’s Innovation Economics Department, told the correspondent of
IA REGNUM. This was his comment on the information that in Russia, due
to the shortage of labor migrants, the demand for industrial robots had
increased.
ALEXEY VEDEV: “DOMESTIC GAS PRICES NEED TO BE REGULATED”
25 september 2021
Alexey Vedev, Doctor of Economic Sciences, Head of the Financial Studies Department of the Gaidar Institute, in an interview with Oxu.Az answered some hot questions about natural gas prices and the possible effects of their price jumps in world markets on the cost of “the blue fuel” for retail consumers in the supplier countries.
ALEXEY VEDEV: “ORDINARY BUYERS WILL PAY FOR THE GROWING COSTS OF RETAILERS”
11 september 2021
The international payment system Visa warned that it would increase the interchange fee (acquiring commission) charged on bank card payments in supermarkets. The growing costs of retailers will once again be paid by ordinary buyers, in the opinion of Doctor of Economic Sciences Alexey Vedev, Head of the Financial Studies Department of the Gaidar Institute, which he shared with FederalPress.
SERGEY DROBYSHEVSKY ON FACTORS INCLUENCING THE PACE OF INFLATION
08 september 2021
Scientific Director of the Gaidar Institute Sergey Drobyshevsky, in an
interview with RIA Novosti, noted that the dynamics of inflation had
been determined by two factors: the less pronounced seasonal cheapening
of fruits and vegetables in August and the continuing rise in retail
demand for non-food products and services.
SERGEY PRIKHODKO ON HOW EFFECTIVE IS THE STATE’S PARTICIPATION IN BUSINESS ACTIVITY
07 september 2021
As stated by Kommersant.ru, Chairman of the Accounts Chamber of the Russian Federation Alexei Kudrin proposed that in order to accelerate economic growth, state-owned companies should be privatized. In the opinion of Executive Director of the Gaidar Institute Sergey Prikhodko,
the role of the state in the Russian economy is grossly overestimated.
NATALIA KORNIENKO COMMENTED ON THE TAX DEDUCTION INITIATIVE FOR RESIDENTIAL LEASE
23 august 2021
The Minstroy RF suggested to introduce a new tax deduction for Russians for residential lease. Natalia Kornienko, Head of Tax System Development Department of the Gaidar Institute, told to radio Sputnik how this measure will be implemented and whether it will help to stimulate the development of the rental market.
NATALIA SHAGAIDA: “RF FACES NO RISKS LOSING ITS POSITION IN THE WORLD WHEAT MARKET"
20 august 2021
As long as the incomes of Russian wheat producers cover their costs, grain exports will not decline. This was expressed by Natalia Shagaida, Head of Agrarian Department of the Gaidar Institute, to the IA REGNUM reporter. She commented in such terms on the forecasts of Bloomberg experts, who assumed that Russia risks losing its dominant position in the world market due to grain export duties.
NATALIA KORNIENKO SPOKE ABOUT INTRODUCTION OF STA (SINGLE TAX ACCOUNT) FOR INDIVIDUAL ENTREPRENEURS AND ORGANIZATIONS
19 august 2021
”Gazeta.ru” published opinions of Natalia Kornienko, Head of Tax System Development Department of the Gaidar Institute, on the introduction of a single tax account for all taxes, duties and insurance premiums for legal entities and individual entrepreneurs.
NATALIA SHAGAIDA: “FAS WANTS TO LEGALLY RESTRICT RETAIL MARGIN”
17 august 2021
The Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) can suggest to restrict the retail margin. Natalia Shagaida, Head of Agrarian Department of the Gaidar Institute, said that administrative interference can trigger unexpected effects. The expert’s opinion was published by ”Agroinvestor.”
SERGEY PRIKHODKO: “THERE ARE NO FUNDAMENTAL PREREQUISITES FOR CONSUMER OPTIMISM"
16 august 2021
According to Kommersant, the "Ivanov's consumer index", elaborated by Sberbank, proves the confidence of Russian consumers in Q 2. Sergey Prikhodko, Executive Director of the Gaidar Institute, believes that the index rather reflects the psychological well-being of the population and there are no fundamental prerequisites for consumer optimism.