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Informal practices in post-communist societies

This is the foundational course taught by Professor Alena Ledeneva to postgraduates at UCL SSEES.
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Building business in Russia

This syllabus examines the building blocks of business in Russia. It is taught by Stanislav Shekshnia at INSEAD, Paris.
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Informal economic institutions

This syllabus focuses on informality in the economic sector and the paradox of informal institutions. It is taught by Professor Harley Balzer at Georgetown University.
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Corruption and Informal Practices in Russia: Past and Present

A look into teaching courses on corruption, by E. Denisova-Schmidt and L. Nicolas-Kryzhko.
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