Pricing Pain: Social Discontent and Political Willpower in Russia's Gas Sector
Øverland, Indra , Hilde Kutcherai Europe-Asia Studies vol. 63 2, 2011
London, Routledge (2011)s. 311-332.
This article explores the influence of socio-economic discontent on the determination of decision makers to cut subsidies on natural gas for Russian households. The conclusion is that Russian policymaking is characterised by a pattern of 'two steps forward, one step back': decision makers are concerned about discontent, but nonetheless they ultimately press on with reform.
