The Russian Labour Market: Between Transition and Turmoil

This book combines first-hand study of the transition in Russia and careful analytical work. The authors’ integrated, multidisciplinary approach helps to expose the underlying institutional environment as well as the social and political factors that have influenced economic outcomes. — János Kornai, Harvard University and Collegium Budapest

A must read for those interested in doing research on the Russian labour markettttt ― The Economics Of Transition

This well-argued and clearly written book serves both as an important work of reference and more generally as a solid contribution to the field of post-Soviet economic reform. The treatment is meticulous and supported by the judicious application of casestudies . . . and relevant statistical data…. ― Slavic Review

This book is a must read for those interested in doing research on the Russion labour market. It provides the correct conceptual framework; it identifies interesting empirical labour market outcomes and provides us with a plausible set of institutional, social and political explanations. An excellent starting point. ― The Economics Of Transition

This remarkable study captures the essence of Russian economic transition as seen from the cross-cutting perspective of the labour market. Gimpleson and Lippoldt’s well-balanced account highlights key obstacles that have impeded positive change, but also the real progress that is sometimes overlooked. Their insightful and coherent view of the labour market, backed up by a wide range of empiricle evidence, will serve as an invaluable reference to all those working to understand and advance reform in Russia. — Yegor Gaidar, former prime minister of the Russian Federation

A must read for those interested in doing research on the Russian labour market ― The Economics Of Transition

This well-argued and clearly written book serves both as an important work of reference and more generally as a solid contribution to the field of post-Soviet economic reform. The treatment is meticulous and supported by the judicious application of case studies . . . and relevant statistical data. ― Slavic Review

Anyone needing an English-language source on developments in the Russian labour market in 1992-1998 will find this book of great value. It not only provides data and comprehensive economic analyses, but also devotes a chapter to the politics of labour market adjustment Russian style, and considers some questions of public administration. Furthermore, considering the complex material it deals with, it is quite short and also easy to read. ― International Review Of Social History

[This] book should provide an essential reading for anybody interested in understanding the nature of labour and employment restructuring in the early period of transition, and for grasping the direction of the present-day and impending trends. A welcome addition. ― Relations Industrielles/Industrial Relations