1. Russian Government and Economy
Azita Panahpour

2. What’s so Important about Economy
Economy: the various ways in which people produce, use and exchange all needed and wanted goods and services
1. Money has no value
2. No buisnesses can prosper
People will remain jobless

3. What’s so Important about Government
1. safety from foreign invaders
2. provide common infrastructure
Maintain laws and order

4. How does the Government and Economy relate to each other
Both are dependent on one another
How involved the government is with businesses (laws, taxes, etc.) may effect the economy
The types of benefits the government offers may help individual buying power and will help increase profits

5. Exchange rate One U.S. dollar is equivalent to 56.95 Rubles
info/compare/Russia/United-States/Cost- of-living
Russian Ruble Worth

6. Russia’s Economy
The surplus oil and gas revenues helped shaped an increase in the economic growth
Russia's GDP growth at 3.0–3.5% per year.
massive inflow of external resources into the country.
The surplus oil and gas revenues

7. Russia’s Government
 the Russian government and the Bank of Russia lifted nearly all restrictions on capital transactions 
foreign debt was reduced
the federal budget and current account experienced a stable surplus
Net capital inflow to developing countries and emerging markets

8. Russia’s Type of Government
a federal semi-presidential republic
the President, and the Prime Minister share governing responsibilities as the head of state and head of government
Three branches share the responsibilities of running the country: the executive branch, the legislative branch, and the judicial branch.
Vladimir Putin and Dmitry Medvedev

9. Russia’s Type of Economy
Transition to market economy (1991–98) Following the collapse of the Soviet Union, Russia had undergone a radical transformation, moving from a centrally planned economy to a globally integrated market economy.
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10. Conclusion How well is the employment rate in your country?
Is your target country paying appropriate wages?
What are some of the beneficial programs that your target country’s government offer?