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The Intelligence: Bear up
Apr 9, 2024
Callum Williams, Senior Economics Writer at The Economist, discusses the surprising resilience of the Russian economy, exploring how it navigates sanctions and capitalizes on Asian markets. Joel Budd, Social Affairs Editor, dives into Britain’s immigration policies, revealing a complex picture of successful integration amidst political backlash. They also tackle the challenges of electrifying heavy-duty vehicles, emphasizing the barriers imposed by battery technology and costs, while hinting at future advancements in road transport.
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- Russia's resilience post-sanctions linked to controlled inflation, increased wages, stable GDP projections.
- Effective economic policies of Russian central bank & finance ministry aided stable prices.
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Russia's Resilient Economy Despite Sanctions
Despite severe economic sanctions post the 2022 Ukraine invasion, Russia's economy has shown resilience. Predictions of economic collapse were not realized as the economy rebounded quickly. Factors like controlled inflation and increased interest rates have contributed to economic stability, with GDP projections meeting or surpassing pre-invasion levels.
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