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Improving Energy Efficiency of the Belarusian Economy: an Economic Agenda
May 21, 2007 15:19

The paper argues that improving the energy efficiency in the country requires a comprehensive reform of the energy sector, which includes the corporatization of energy companies, introduction of independent regulation, a sufficient tariff reform and – where possible – stimulation of competition through liberalization.

Guidelines for Renewable Energy Policy in Belarus
April 22, 2007 19:12

The paper discusses the role that renewable energy sources (RES) can play in a sustainable energy policy in Belarus, and the opportunities and threats that are posed by RES policy.

Ensuring Sustainable Economic Growth in Belarus
April 22, 2007 21:33

This paper discusses the main trends in economic growth in Belarus.

Gas Sector Restructuring in Belarus: Necessity and Directions
April 22, 2007 21:39

The paper discusses some of the major concrete steps necessary for the gas sector restructuring, such as, price reform, the implementation of “regulated competition”, and full and deep restructuring and corporatization of the gas enterprises.

The Economic Impact of Belarus’ Accession to the WTO: A Quantitative Assessment
April 22, 2007 21:40

In this paper a computable general equilibrium model of the Belarusian economy is employed for the purpose of assessing the impact of its accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO).

Monetary and Exchange Rate Policy in Belarus: Analysis and Recommendations
May 15, 2007 09:50

This paper describes and evaluates the current monetary and exchange rate policy of the National Bank of Belarus.

Ten Years of GDP Growth in Belarus: Factors and Perspectives
May 15, 2007 09:50

The paper analyses an impact of the initial conditions, macroeconomic policy, and changes in the external environment on the economic growth in Belarus. The given analysis allows to reveal the main threats and challenges for the sustainability of economic growth in Belarus.

Essence and Importance of the New Economic Relations in the Agribusiness
May 15, 2007 09:50

The paper considers the problems regarding the revival of both the Belarusian village and the agriculture as a whole. It analyses the ways of stabilization and further development of the agrarian sector of the country’s economy.

Problems and Perspectives of Small and Medium Enterprises Development in Belarus
May 15, 2007 09:50

This article briefly reviews the main quantitative and qualitative characteristics of SME development in Belarus. The author focuses on the obstacles of SME development as well as on the main internal and external factors of SME national competitiveness’ increase.

Belarusian Economy at a Crossroads
May 15, 2007 09:50

This paper is a summary of a comprehensive study of the Belarusian economy conducted by the analytical group of the International Labor Organization Project in Belarus.

Promoting Economic Transition in Belarus
May 15, 2007 09:50

The paper presented at the IMF seminar for parliamentarians from transition economies held in the Joint Vienna Institute (March 13, 2003)

Belarus and Post-Socialist Economies: The Change of Foreign Trade During Transition
May 15, 2007 09:50

The paper analyses the changes of foreign trade in transition economies of the former Soviet block during transition

Measures to Improve the Access of Agricultural Enterprises to Capital
May 15, 2007 09:50

This paper deals with Belarusian agriculture and its access to financing for investment purposes.

Taxation of Agriculture in Belarus
May 15, 2007 09:50

This paper focuses on the taxation of agriculture in Belarus, in particular, on the system of taxation and the structure of the government revenues deriving from agriculture

Belarus as a Gas Transit Country
May 15, 2007 09:50

The current paper aims to identify the long-term economic interests of Belarus and Russia (Beltransgaz and Gazprom) in transiting Russian gas, and to see whether they are different or can be combined.

A Common Currency for Belarus and Russia
May 15, 2007 09:50

This paper discusses costs, benefits, and implementation challenges of a possible currency union between Belarus and Russia.

Subsidizing Agriculture in Belarus: Declared Objective and Actual Outcomes
May 15, 2007 09:50

This paper analyses the government’s objectives for development of the agricultural sector in Belarus, the performance within the sector over the last decade, and the current system of subsidizing agriculture.

Major Macroeconomic Relationships in Belarusian Economy: The Results of Econometric Modeling
July 23, 2007 12:06

The publication analyses major macroeconomic relationships on the basis of original macroeconometric model built by the authors. The model is based on the traditional theoretical assumptions and takes into account specific features of the Belarusian economy.

The Telecommunications Market in Belarus: Problems and Recommendations
May 15, 2007 09:53

This paper discusses the necessity to decrease government interference in order to allow the telecommunications market to develop further. The paper also presents successful foreign examples of telecommunications deregulation within the EU and in CIS countries, which could be implemented in Belarus.

Independent Regulation in Infrastructure Sectors: The Case for Regulating Local Transportation Markets in Belarus
May 15, 2007 09:53

This paper is dedicated to the problem of independent regulation in infrastructure sectors. The paper argues that independent regulators should be established to regulate local passenger transportation markets.