Practical Economics - Economic Transformation and Government Reform in Georgia 2004-2012

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In this book, Nika Gilauri reveals his formulas for government reform and economic recovery, including how to fight against corruption, reform fiscal policy and tax systems, privatize state-owned enterprises, build a welfare system for those most in need, create a competitive education and healthcare system, and streamline procurement. All formulas are corroborated by practical experience and empirical evidence gathered during Mr Gilauri's term as a cabinet member (2004-2009) and prime minister (2009-2012) of Georgia, and provide an in-depth view of what worked in the case of Georgia since 2003, and how lessons learned could be applied in other parts of the world.

List of contents

1. Carpe diem .- 2. Fighting corruption .- 3. Reforming the national economy .- 4. Creating a business-friendly climate .- 5. Reforming taxes and customs .- 6. Privatization of state-owned enterprises .- 7. Reforming the energy sector .- 8. Welfare - Focusing on the neediest with a simple scoring model .- 9. Healthcare - Unleashing the power of public-private partnership .- 10. Education - School financing and university reform .- 11. Thoughts on leadership.

About the author

Nika Gilauri is Founder and CEO of Reformatics, Senior Advisor to McKinsey & Company, and former Prime Minister of Georgia.

Summary

Provides accessible explanations for Georgia's remarkable economic recovery since 2003

Elucidates why austerity principles are not the solution to the economic crisis, in particular in post-communist countries
Offers practical instructions for current leaders to effect political and economic change

Product details

• Authors: Nika Gilauri
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.01.2017
• EAN: 9783319457680
• ISBN: 978-3-31-945768-0
• No. of pages: 213
• Dimensions: 160 mm x 217 mm x 19 mm
• Weight: 395 g
• Illustrations: XV, 213 p. 16 illus. in color.
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Comparative and international political science; C, International Relations, macroeconomics, economic growth, Political Science and International Studies, Public Administration, Political Economy, Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics, Macroeconomics/Monetary Economics//Financial Economics, Comparative Politics, Monetary Economics, International Political Economy, Europe, Eastern—History, History of specific lands, Russian, Soviet, and East European History, Russia—History, History of other geographical groupings and regions