{"product_id":"the-russian-economy-richard-connolly-9780198921998","title":"The Russian Economy: A Very Short Introduction","description":"\u003cem\u003eVery Short Introductions: \u003c\/em\u003eBrilliant, Sharp, Inspiring \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRussia is one of the largest economies in the world; it is one of the world's most important exporters of oil and gas, and of other natural resources. Its status as one of the largest wheat and grain exporters shapes commodity prices across the globe, while Russia's enormous arms industry provides it with the means to pursue an assertive foreign policy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis\u003cem\u003e Very Short Introduction \u003c\/em\u003eshows how Russia's economy is one of global significance, and helps explain why many enduring features, such as the heavy hand of the state and the emphasis on military-industrial production, have persisted despite the immense changes that took place after the disintegration of the Soviet Union in 1991. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eABOUT THE SERIES: The \u003cem\u003eVery Short Introductions\u003c\/em\u003e series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Richard Connolly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0198921993\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780198921998\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Oxford University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/25\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 176\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback","brand":"Richard Connolly","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47637505409279,"sku":"9780198921998","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_c90852d9-d255-49e8-89c5-7a0d6fe8614f.jpg?v=1765116633","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-russian-economy-richard-connolly-9780198921998","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}