The Political Economy of Reform in Central Asia : Uzbekistan under Authoritarianism Hardback
by Martin C. Spechler
Part of the Central Asia Research Forum series
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This book examines the economic reforms and material progress made since the Central Asian republics became independent from the Soviet Union in 1991.
Without some of the neo-liberal reforms recommended by the "Washington Consensus" and with an authoritarian presidency, Uzbekistan, the largest of these countries, has nevertheless achieved modest economic growth, stability, and a relatively impressive degree of income equality.
The country has also preserved its economic and political independence from the great powers - Russia, China, and the USA - who are rivals for influence and energy in Central Asia.
Human rights have been poorly enforced, though occasional thaws have also taken place.
In second half of the book features a comparative analysis of four Central Asian states, all super-presidential authoritarianisms but with very different resource endowments and external commitments.
A separate chapter deals with the energy resources of the region and the challenges of bringing oil and gas to the world market, and the question of whether Central Asian states will return to the Russian sphere of influence or seek closer ties with Asia or Europe is examined.
The book concludes with prospects for future political and economic progress in the key Central Asian states.
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- Pages:192 pages, 5 Tables, black and white; 6 Line drawings, black and white; 3 Halftones, black and white
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:29/04/2008
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- ISBN:9780415775540
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Out of stock
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:192 pages, 5 Tables, black and white; 6 Line drawings, black and white; 3 Halftones, black and white
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:29/04/2008
- Category:
- ISBN:9780415775540
