Corporate Governance in Central Europe and Russia
Corporate Governance in Central Europe and Russia

Author: Maria Aluchna

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2020-03-04

Total Pages: 286

ISBN-13: 3030395049

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This book examines corporate governance through a holistic lens that integrates financial, social and environmental goals, e.g. increasing transparency and disclosure. In addition, it investigates the theoretical assumptions guiding the current corporate governance practices adopted by companies in Central Europe and Russia. The book presents a dynamic study on the evolution of corporate governance systems, which were practically non-existent just 30 years ago. In turn, it addresses criticism leveled at corporate governance, its impact on the outbreak of the financial crisis, and recommendations for changes after the crisis. The book employs a regional focus, exploring a group of countries that have often been neglected in corporate governance research. Carefully selected data and a variety of case studies prepared by leading authors from the region provide evidence to support the analysis.

The Russian Economic Grip on Central and Eastern Europe
The Russian Economic Grip on Central and Eastern Europe

Author: Ognian Shentov

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2018-10-08

Total Pages: 246

ISBN-13: 1351109375

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This book is about the use of economic and state capture levers for achieving political clout. It details how Moscow has been able to exploit governance deficits and influence decision-making in the countries of Central and Eastern Europe through a range of economic means. The comparative country by country perspective on Russia’s corporate presence, trade, and investment in particular sectors of the region, especially energy, shows the patterns of the Kremlin’s use of economic presence and state capture tactics to amplify political and social leverage. By collating economic data with an analysis of governance loopholes and the political process, the authors reveal the Kremlin’s methods for swaying national policies, especially through the exploitation of governance failures in these countries. The book thereby highlights how Russia’s economic power is related to its wider strategic goals. It concludes that Russia’s economic grip, both direct and indirect, is tighter than official statistics imply.

Corporate Governance in Central Europe and Russia
Corporate Governance in Central Europe and Russia

Author: Andrzej Rapaczynski

Publisher: Central European University Press

Published: 1996-01-01

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 9633865611

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The studies in this two-volume work shed new light on the range and viability of the emerging corporate governance institutions in the transitional economies of Central Europe. Regional specialists and experts on corporate governance in advanced economies examine the emerging forms of ownership and complementary monitoring institutions in leading transition companies.

Corporate Governance in Central Europe and Russia
Corporate Governance in Central Europe and Russia

Author: Roman Frydman

Publisher: Central European University Press

Published: 1996-01-01

Total Pages: 351

ISBN-13: 9633865603

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The studies in this two-volume work shed new light on the range and viability of the emerging corporate governance institutions in the transitional economies of Central Europe. Regional specialists and experts on corporate governance in advanced economies examine the emerging forms of ownership and complementary monitoring institutions in leading transition companies.

The Kremlin Playbook
The Kremlin Playbook

Author: Heather A. Conley

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2016-10-27

Total Pages: 86

ISBN-13: 1442279591

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Russia has cultivated an opaque web of economic and political patronage across the Central and Eastern European region that the Kremlin uses to influence and direct decisionmaking. This report from the CSIS Europe Program, in partnership with the Bulgarian Center for the Study of Democracy, is the result of a 16-month study on the nature of Russian influence in five case countries: Hungary, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Latvia, and Serbia.

Corporate Governance in Central Eastern Europe
Corporate Governance in Central Eastern Europe

Author: Joseph C. Brada

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2019-06-19

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 131550247X

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This volume focuses on the performance of firms as a measure of the effectiveness of corporate governance, and then attempts to draw conclusions about the relative advantages of different ownership structures. The analysis is based on studies of firms in the Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland.

Human Rights and Political Dissent in Central Europe
Human Rights and Political Dissent in Central Europe

Author: Jakub Tyszkiewicz

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2021-12-06

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13: 1000479846

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This volume examines to what extent the positive atmosphere created by the Helsinki Accords contributed to the change in political circumstances seen in the countries of Central Europe, under Soviet domination. It focuses in particular on - firstly - a consequent new impetus to bolster human rights in international politics, as Western democracies - especially the US - integrated human rights concerns into its foreign policy relations with Soviet Bloc countries and - secondly – how this Western embrace of human rights seemed to create new incentives for increased dissident activity in Central and Eastern Europe and from 1976 onward. Finally, the book reminds us of the significant role of the Helsinki Accords in developing democratic practices in Eastern European societies under Soviet domination in 1975-1989 and in creating the conditions for the peaceful transition to democratic government in the years that followed. This book will be of key interest to scholars and students of the history of communism, post-Soviet, Russian, and central and East European politics, the history of human rights, and democratization.

Building Big Business in Russia
Building Big Business in Russia

Author: Yuko Adachi

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-09-05

Total Pages: 209

ISBN-13: 1135147124

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This book examines the development of big business in Russia since the early 1990s, explaining how post-Soviet enterprises - many of which made little sense as business units - were restructured into functional firms. It includes detailed case studies of three leading companies: Yukos Oil Company, Siberian (Russian) Aluminium and Norilsk Nickel.

Financial Market Restructuring in Selected Central European Countries
Financial Market Restructuring in Selected Central European Countries

Author: Karen S. Vorst

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2018-12-18

Total Pages: 219

ISBN-13: 042985336X

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Published in 1998, this book provides detailed information on the financial markets in selected Central European transitioning economies. The independent countries selected for study in the text are Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic. The former East Germany is also include due to its proximity to the above countries and its unique experience in the transition process. Each country's section of the book contains articles written by professionals in the selected country. These individuals are economists, central bankers and/or analysts who have first-hand knowledge of the financial system. Each section details: the development in the banking sector plus the role of the central bank and the government in guiding the economy toward the market system; discuses the emerging capital markets and the ongoing process of privatization; and provides an update of the economic progress toward a market system that has been achieved since 1989.