LEARNING OUTCOMES
Students will augment their understanding and knowledge of the Russian economy. The focus of the course is on general structure of the Russian economy, main principles of its functioning and its place and role in the world economy.
Credits: 6
Schedule: 01.11.2021 - 15.12.2021
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Svetlana Ledyaeva
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
valid for whole curriculum period:
The course provides an introduction to the Russian economy. We will begin with the insight into economic history of Russia from Tsar Period (starting from Peter the Great) and proceed to the years of transition from Soviet to market economy. We then progress to the discussion of current issues of the economic development of Russia. These issues include economic geography of Russia, Russian financial system, sectorial analysis of the Russian economy, international economic relations of Russia with the rest of the World and some others. Special attention will be given to the current situation in Russia, i.e. Russian economy under sanctions. This will include such issues as the economic and political causes of Russia-Ukraine crisis, Western sanctions on Russia and countersanctions of Russia, the consequences of sanctions for Russia, its main partners and global economy in general.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
One individual home assignment/essay, 15 % of the grading
Case study/group homework, 15% of the grading
Case study discussion/Presentation on the group homework, 10 % of the grading
Term paper, 40 % of the grading
Final exam, 20 % of the grading
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
Lectures 22h
Home assignments 20h
Term paper 50h
Class presentation and discussion of group homework 10h
Preparing for lectures 20h
Revision/self study 20h
Preparation for exam 15h
Exam 3h
Total: 160
DETAILS
Study Material
valid for whole curriculum period:
Oxford Handbook of the Russian Economy, Edited by Michael Alexeev and Shlomo Weber, 2013. http://ukcatalogue.oup.com/product/9780199759927.do
Articles, book chapters, etc. as specified by the instructor.Book chapters of the course book will be uploaded on the course web page.
Substitutes for Courses
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Period:
2020-2021 Autumn II
2021-2022 Autumn II
Course Homepage: https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/search.php?search=31C014100
Registration for Courses: In the academic year 2021-2022, registration for courses will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi) instead of WebOodi.