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EPIN Working Paper series
Research studies on current economic issues in Central Asia, Caucasus, and Eastern Europe conducted by researchers in EPIN member institutions.
2008
- EPIN Working Paper №18 (draft version)
The Review of Microfinance Development in Central Asia -
August 4, 2008 12:34
Current paper analyzes the microfinance policies and institutions in a number of countries in Central Asia. The emphasis is given to the role and importance of microfinance as an effective measure in poverty alleviation. It presents a detailed analysis of regional microfinance programmes and their role in area based development, as well as the demand for the microfinance services in Uzbekistan.
- EPIN Working Paper №17 (draft version)
The Review of Microfinance Approaches to Reduce Poverty and Unemployment -
August 4, 2008 11:48
This paper reviews scientific literature that covers the issues of unemployment, poverty, microfinance, as well as the views of various authors on its essence, goals, forms and methods. The paper thoroughly discusses the ways through which the microfinance may reduce poverty and unemployment. A number of examples of microfinance programs in many countries and their effects are discussed.
- EPIN Working Paper № 16 (draft version)
Macroeconomic Policy in Tajikistan -
August 1, 2008 10:45
Current paper deals with the issue of economic reforms in Tajikistan. The monetary concept of economic reform is thoroughly discussed here, and its positive and negative sides of applying it to the Tajik case are studied.
- EPIN Working Paper № 15 (draft version)
Macroeconomic Forecasting Models Suitable for Transition Economies -
August 1, 2008 10:37
This paper is devoted to the literature review in the area of economic reforms in Tajikistan. The paper emphasized the necessity of using applied tools in the process of reforms, macroeconomic forecasting models being one of them.
- EPIN Working Paper №14 (draft version)
The Impact of Ethno-Cultural Factors on Innovation Development of Uzbekistan -
July 21, 2008 10:39
This study is devoted to describing the current situation of innovative entrepreneurs in Uzbekistan. The paper identified the main problems of economic and institutional impediments to innovation development.
- EPIN Working Paper №13 (draft version)
Innovation in Business and Formation of Innovation Psychology of Entrepreneurship: The Impact of Ethno-cultural Factors -
July 21, 2008 10:32
This report is devoted to the analysis of the scientific literature, which addresses the impact of traditional and ethno-cultural factors on economic development. The emphasis is placed on the Hofstede’s model, which will be used for further research about the impact of culture on innovation development in Uzbekistan.
2006 - EPIN Working Paper №12
Labour migration in Uzbekistan population: theory and practice -
May 15, 2007 09:54
This publication focused on both theoretical and practical aspects of labour migration in Uzbekistan. The review of legislation basis is being conducted, current migration policy is being analyzed, the reasons as well as positive and negative sides of labor migration are being determined.
- EPIN Working Paper №11
Involving New Factors for Small Business Development in Uzbekistan: Promoting Clusters -
May 15, 2007 09:54
This publication aims to explore conditions and opportunities of implementing the network based approaches within the small business support policies in Uzbekistan.
- EPIN Working Paper №10
Development of Export Oriented Industries in Transition Economies -
May 15, 2007 09:54
This publication discusses the development of import substitute areas in transition economy conditions with low income. The issue is considered in the example of jewelry industry in Tajikistan. The aim of the paper is a critical review of conditions in import substitute area and opportunities for further development.
- EPIN Working Paper №9
Regulation of Remonetization Processes: Case of Tajikistan -
May 15, 2007 09:54
This publication considers the issue of demonetarization in the monetary sector of Tajik economy, that resulted from a situation where demand for money is much higher than supply. This situation causes financial instability in the economy of the country.
- EPIN Working Paper №8
The Role of Foreign Investment in Accelerating the Dynamics of Economic Reforms in Tajikistan -
May 15, 2007 09:54
This publication considers the impact of foreign investments to the economy of Tajikistan and their role to implement economic reforms.
- EPIN Working Paper №7
Progress in the Realization of Land and Agricultural Reforms -
May 15, 2007 09:54
This publication considers the factors that hamper agrarian reform in the Tajik economy and formation of farming units.
- EPIN Working Paper №6
Emigrant Remittances: Impact On Economic Development of Kyrgyzstan -
May 15, 2007 09:54
This publication seeks to assess the macroeconomic implications of growing inward remittances for a small open economy. The findings illustrated with data on Kyrgyzstan, where remittances as a share of GDP sharply increase and become one of the important sources of poverty alleviation and growth.
- EPIN Working Paper №5
Privatization Experience in Some of the CEE and CIS Countries. Lessons for Belarus -
May 15, 2007 09:54
This publication considers privatization progress in CEE countries, in particular in Belarus, key factors, methods, goals.
- EPIN Working Paper №4
How Can Financial System Spur Growth in Transition Economies -
May 15, 2007 09:54
This publication reviews relationship between financial system and economic development, taken in the broader sense rather than impact on economic growth.
- EPIN Working Paper №3
Comparison of State Support to Agricultural Sector in Azerbaijan with WTO Requirements -
May 15, 2007 09:54
This publication compares the internal assisstance policy implemented in the agrarian sector in Azerbaijan Republic with WTO requirements and put forward the recommendations for adjusting this policy to these requirements.
- EPIN Working Paper №2
The Study of the Potential of Azerbaijan Republic to Strengthen Commercial and Economic Relations with CIS Countries -
May 15, 2007 09:54
This publication analyses foreign trade relations of Azerbaijan with CIS countries. The paper briefly reviews theories of comparative advantage and international competition to justify the empirical framework.
- EPIN Working Paper №1
The Effects of Economic Growth on Poverty: a Case Study of Azerbaijan -
May 15, 2007 09:54
This publication reviews studies concerning correlation between economic as well as sectoral growth and poverty. Also, this paper uses macro and micro data to evaluate and analyze the current effects of aggregate and sectoral growth on poverty reduction in Azerbaijan.






