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: Simon Appleby; Trade and Industrial Policy; 26 June 2019; Hits: 4933; Rating:

Georgian Wine Industry: Implications of a Russian Embargo

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Russia has certain economic leverage over Georgia, as last year Georgian exports to Russia accounted for around 15% of total exports by value. A disproportionate amount of Georgian exports to Russia are wine, brandy, foodstuffs,...

Tags: Russia, Political Economy, Georgia, Economic Theory, Economic Reform

: Eric Livny; Trade and Industrial Policy; 10 June 2019; Hits: 4659; Rating:

Does Georgia Need More Factories?

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Georgia’s beauty and traditional hospitality make it a ‘natural-born’ touristic destination. Yet, without factories, it may be a country for very few Georgians. This is something our policymakers have to bear in mind when deciding...

Tags: Industrial Policy, Economic Growth, International Trade, Georgia, Trade

: Eric Livny and Rezo Surguladze; Trade and Industrial Policy; 21 January 2019; Hits: 8081; Rating:

It's Russia, Stupid!

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Georgia’s current account balance turned positive in Q3 2018 for the first time in its modern history. This could be interpreted as evidence of greater self-sufficiency driven by improved (customs-free) access to European markets. But, upon...

Tags: Economic Growth, Political Economy, Georgia, Trade

: Revaz Surguladze; Trade and Industrial Policy; 17 December 2018; Hits: 2061; Rating:

Critical Connections in the Caucasus

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Though greater exposure to global influences comes with uncertainty, Georgia should cherish and further develop its position as a ‘bridge’ between the larger networks of the East and West. Having its feet in different networks,...

Tags: Migration, Nationalism, Industrial Policy, Globalization, Georgia

: Eric Livny; Trade and Industrial Policy; 10 December 2018; Hits: 2723; Rating:

On Clubs, Financial Hubs and Vicious Circles

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“I refuse to join any club that would have me as a member,” Groucho Marx famously said. Indeed, people may be reluctant to join new ‘clubs’ that are yet to establish their reputation – be...

Tags: Education, Coordination, Market Failures, International Migration, Central Asia, Financial Markets

: Eric Livny; Trade and Industrial Policy; 29 October 2018; Hits: 2183; Rating:

Dream Big But Don't Forget to Deliver!

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Adam Smith’s invisible hand is not always effective in dealing with complex coordination tasks, such as the restoration of Tskaltubo. Once a giant all-Soviet center of spa tourism, Tskaltubo did receive a lot of government...

Tags: Coordination, Industrial Policy, Market Failures, Rural Development, Tourism, Georgia

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