Introduction: A strategy of economic reform -- Why Ukraine can and should opt for radical reforms now -- Europe as an anchor for modernization -- Not very propitious start of a new nation, 1991-2004 -- The Orange Revolution : its causes and failure, 2004-10 -- The Yanukovych regime : the ultimate predation, 2010-14 -- Euromaidan : the demise of the Yanukovych regime, November 2013-February 2014 -- Political reform must come first -- Next comes reform of the state -- Achieving financial stability and sustainability -- Cleaning up the energy sector -- Social policy cannot wait
Summary
"Ukraine is the midst of an existential crisis--its worst crisis since it became independent in December 1991. The country is faced with the threat from the Russian military, its severe financial crisis, and corruption. The purpose of this book is to suggest a strategy to Ukraine's policy makers on how they might be able to solve the current key problems"--Provided by publisher
