This 2013 edition of OECD's period review of the Russian economy examines recent economic developments, prospects and policies. Special chapters cover boosting productivity by improving the business climate and skills.

Table of contents
Basic Statistics of the Russian Federation
Executive summary
Main findings
Key recommendations
Assessment and recommendations
1. Improving the business climate and transport infrastructure in Russia
Success of the current anti-corruption campaign is crucial
Improving the rule of law is a challenge
The role of the state in economy
Reforms addressing administrative burden are showing results
Competition policy should become a cornerstone of structural policies
WTO membership is an opportunity to promote competition
FDI potential is not fully used
Transport bottlenecks hamper growth and regional convergence
Bibliography
Annex 1.A1. Economic impact of improving transport infrastructure in Russia: Results of the computable general equilibrium model
2. Boosting productivity: Skills, education and innovation
Figure 2.1. GDP per capita and labour productivity
The large share of unproductive firms is an obstacle for moving toward skills led growth
Strengthening the quality of the education system
Russia has an unused innovation potential
Bibliography
Annex 2.A1. Main characteristics of the new lav/ on education

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