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.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN-13
9780415775540
eBay Product ID (ePID)
94537598
Product Key Features
Author
Martin C. Spechler
Publication Name
The Political Economy of Reform in Central Asia: Uzbekistan under Authoritarianism
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
Economics
Publication Year
2008
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
192 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
216mm
Item Width
138mm
Item Weight
363g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Martin C. Spechler
Series Title
Central Asia Research Forum
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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