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4.5. The 2007-8 Banking Crisis, Resource Nationalism, and Samruk-Kazyna -- 4.6. Kazakhstan 2050 -- 4.7. Conclusions -- 5. Uzbekistan -- 5.1. The Uzbek Paradox, 1991-96 -- 5.2. The Reintroduction of Exchange Controls, 1996-2003 -- 5.3. Economic Reform and Social Unrest -- 5.4. Responding to Crisis and Facing New Challenges in 2014-16 -- 5.5. The Karimov Era in Retrospect -- 5.6. Prospects for the Mirziyoyev Era -- 6. Turkmenistan -- 6.1. The Turkmenistan Economic Model -- 6.2. External Relations -- 6.3. Economic Performance, 1991-2006 -- 6.4. Natural Gas: Part One -- 6.5. From Turkmenbashi to Berdymuhamedov -- 6.6. Natural Gas: Part Two -- 6.7. Conclusions -- 7. The Kyrgyz Republic -- 7.1. Creating a Market Economy -- 7.2. Economic Development -- 7.3. Kumtor -- 7.4. Transit Center Manas -- 7.5. Retail Trade and Value Chains -- 7.6. Migration and Remittances -- 7.7. Economic and Political Developments in 2010 and After -- 7.8. Conclusions -- 8. Tajikistan

Focusing on the significant economic transformations in Central Asia since the Soviet Union's collapse, this analysis delves into the economies of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. It examines how recent geopolitical events, including the 9/11 attacks and the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan, have heightened the region's strategic importance. The author evaluates each country's economic outlook and explores the potential for these conditions to lead to substantial political shifts.

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Focusing on the economies of Central Asia, this book offers a comprehensive introduction to the independent nations of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Turkmenistan. Richard Pomfret presents a historical and structural analysis of these countries, highlighting their economic developments since gaining independence from the Soviet Union. As the region's strategic importance increases, this work serves as a crucial resource for Western readers seeking to understand this often-overlooked area of the world.

Offering a comprehensive overview of trade theory and policy, the book presents an accessible, non-mathematical approach that guides readers through key concepts seamlessly. Footnotes enrich the text by providing additional insights, caveats, and suggestions for further exploration, making it a valuable resource for understanding international trade dynamics.

The book, first published in 2005, offers insights and analyses relevant to its field, showcasing the expertise of its authors. As part of Routledge's esteemed collection under Taylor & Francis, it contributes to ongoing discussions and research, making it a valuable resource for both scholars and practitioners.

Focusing on the economic developments in East Asia during the early 21st century, the book explores the surge of regional arrangements in trade and finance following 2000, contrasting it with the previous lack of such structures. It highlights the evolving national economies and their integration into global value chains amid fragmented production processes. Written in an accessible style, it draws on the author's extensive research, making it suitable as supplementary reading for university courses in Asian economies and political economy.

The narrative unfolds during a pivotal time in Central Asia, following the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991. The author, serving as an economic advisor for a year, explores the challenges faced by five newly independent republics, alongside Azerbaijan and Mongolia, as they navigate the complexities of transitioning from central planning to market economies. Through firsthand experiences, the book provides insights into the socio-economic landscape and the unique struggles of these emerging nations during a transformative period.

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