Central Asian Economies in Transition

"Central Asian Economies in Transition offers a broad array of theory, field research and interdisciplinary analyses on the economic and political issues of these countries after they gained their independence in the 1990s. I believe this book will be a good guide for researchers, business world, and policy makers." - Prof. Mehmet Emin Karahan, Rector, Beykent University "Central Asian Economies in Transition weaves together ideas from across various social sciences and shows that for...
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"Central Asian Economies in Transition offers a broad array of theory, field research and interdisciplinary analyses on the economic and political issues of these countries after they gained their independence in the 1990s. I believe this book will be a good guide for researchers, business world, and policy makers." - Prof. Mehmet Emin Karahan, Rector, Beykent University "Central Asian Economies in Transition weaves together ideas from across various social sciences and shows that for these developing countries, economics, political economy and politics are intertwined and it is impossible to abstract economics from politics." - Prof. Yadigar Ä°zmirli, Rector, Istanbul Aydın University "Central Asian Economies in Transition represents a comprehensive understanding of each aspect of Central Asian countries from development to trade, and to economic integration, and serves as an insider guide to people and to institutions who wish navigate the choppy waters of these economies." - Prof. Turan Yazgan, President, Türk Dünyası AraÅÿtırmaları Vakfı (Foundation for Research about Turks all around the World) "Central Asian Economies in Transition explains in a potent and engaging way, the roots of the problems and risks these economies face and hence serves as a blueprint for people and corporations who want to conduct business in the region." - Prof. Erol Eren, Dean, Faculty of Economic and Administrative Sciences, Beykent University "Central Asian Economies in Transition is a well grounded discussion of the regional issues, drawing on statistical data. We all live in a world where policy decisions are increasingly influenced by discussions as to their true meaning. This book provides an essential analysis bridging the gap between policy and their statistical interpretation." - Prof. Mehmet Kaytaz, Dean, Faculty of Economic and Administrative Sciences, IÅÿık University "Central Asian Economies in Transition utilizes a state-of-the art econometric analysis of causality relationships between economic variables such as growth, trade, human development and energy consumption, arriving at sound conclusions backed by empirical data." - Prof. Adnan MazmanoÄÿlu, Chair, Statistics Department, Istanbul Aydın University; Elected Member, International Statistical Institute "Central Asia has become a center of attraction for all the great powers of the world. In a neo-liberal economic system, this creates some risks as well as some advantages for Central Asian nations. ''Central Asian Economies in Transition'' includes articles written on economic policies in various fields of the regional powers. The articles convey how those nations have minimized the risks and taken the right approaches to pursue effective policies in a region where international interest is rampant." - Prof. Ä°lker Birdal, Istanbul Aydın University "Central Asian Economies in Transition lays down a clear framework, complete with tools and steps required for understanding the region''s history, culture and laws." - Prof. Faruk Andaç, Ã++aÄÿ University "Central Asian Economies in Transition gives great insight into understanding and resolving Central Asian countries'' various dilemmas with an approach that is both theoretically grounded and practically applicable for the culture." - Prof. Süreyya Hiç, Kocaeli University "Central Asian Economies in Transition is a must read for anyone who needs a firm grasp of these economies both from a descriptive and an analytic perspective. It provides an essential exploration as Central Asian economies grow in importance and integrate into the global world." - Asst. Prof. Ramazan KurtoÄÿlu, Chair, Department of International Trade, Istanbul Aydın University "Central Asian Economies in Transition brings to light the importance of Central Asian countries in the economic system of today''s world. Russia as a major player in the world''s economy and politics still relies on the resources in Central Asia. Academicians, policy makers, as well as anyone who is interested in these issues, will benefit greatly from this book." - Prof. Åžaziye GazioÄÿlu, University of Aberdeen and Middle East Technical University