http://www.press.uchicago.edu/ucp/rss/books/RSS.xml The latest new books from 'University of Scranton Press' en-us Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMT 1440 http://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/distributed/K/bo4343014.html Kazakhstan has faced severe economic challenges since it gained independence from the former Soviet Union in 1991. Kazakhstan&#8217;s New Economy explores how the country might shed the outdated business practices that continue to hamper its growth. Jay Nathan first provides a historical overview of the economy and then delves deeper into the strengths and weaknesses of nine major industries, including oil and gas, banking, telecommunications, and transportation. Nathan&#8217;s careful analysis and recommendations will provide valuable insight for anyone interested in Central Asia&#8217;s economic growth.&#160;&#8220;An excellent resource on major industries in Kazakhstan.&#8221;&#8212;Byrganym Aitimova, Minister of Education and Science, the Republic of Kazakhstan <div><div>Kazakhstan has faced severe economic challenges since it gained independence from the former Soviet Union in 1991. <i>Kazakhstan&#8217;s New Economy</i> explores how the country might shed the outdated business practices that continue to hamper its growth. Jay Nathan first provides a historical overview of the economy and then delves deeper into the strengths and weaknesses of nine major industries, including oil and gas, banking, telecommunications, and transportation. Nathan&#8217;s careful analysis and recommendations will provide valuable insight for anyone interested in Central Asia&#8217;s economic growth.&#160;<br><br>&#8220;An excellent resource on major industries in Kazakhstan.&#8221;&#8212;Byrganym Aitimova, Minister of Education and Science, the Republic of Kazakhstan <br><br></div></div> Economics and Business: Economics--International and Comparative Mon, 15 Aug 2011 05:00:00 GMT Jay Nathan 9781589661073