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Kazakhstan economy
Kazakhstan’s Economic Good Times End
By Casey Michel
“We have been spoiled during all these years... This had to end at some point and now the end has come.”
Visionary-Style Economics Meet Reality in Kazakhstan
By Catherine Putz
It’s unclear that Astana can match big ambitions with the reality of an underdeveloped bureaucracy.
The Uzbeks of New York
By Catherine Putz
Kazakhstan’s economy and Kerry’s trip, plus more weekend reads.
Managing the New Economic Normal in Central Asia
By Catherine Putz
The causes of weakness and instability in the global economy are structural, a new World Bank report says.
Why Is Kazakhstan’s Currency the World’s Most Volatile?
By Casey Michel
Nazarbayev promised there would be “no upheavals” but the global economy had other plans.
Ominous Outlook for Kazakhstan's Oil Exports
By Paolo Sorbello
As oil production falls, experts forecast a consequent reduction in exports.
Can Kazakhstan Learn to Fight Corruption from China?
By Catherine Putz
Astana has big economic dreams and hopes to follow China's example in combating corruption.
Kazakhstan’s Currency Troubles: Ruble, Oil and Yuan
By Catherine Putz
The tenge is pushing the upper limit of the country’s trading band.
Kazakh Oil Workers Fall Victim to Low Oil Prices
By Catherine Putz
Low oil prices are both an economic headache and a potential social powder keg.
Kazakhstan's WTO Commitments Will Also Apply to EEU
By Catherine Putz
Astana agreed to lower tariffs and it looks like the EEU may have to fall in line as well.
Kazakhstan Extends Visa-Free Program
By Samantha Brletich
The extension of Kazakhstan’s visa-free travel means more money and better foreign policy.
Amid Economic Woes, Kazakhstan Loosens Grip on Currency
By Catherine Putz
Astana is moving toward a free-floating currency, but that's still a few years away.