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on Confederation of Independent States |
| By: | Alexandra Bratanova (Department of Economics, University of Queensland); Jacqueline Robinson (Department of Economics, University of Queensland); Liam Wagner (Department of Economics, University of Queensland) |
| Abstract: | Russia is frequently referred to as a country with sufficient energy efficiency and renewable energy potential [2, 3]. Although an improvement has been shown (energy-GDP ratios were improved by 35% between 2000-2008 [4]), the contribution of technological progress is estimated to account for only 1% of the energy-GDP ratio reduction, the existing share of renewable energy sources (RES) based electricity generation is estimated at 0.1%. Analysis shows that regional and federal levels of governance in Russia are missing efficient mechanisms for stimulation of energy saving, technological development [5] and RES deployment. This research aims to develop an analytical tool for energy sector economic analysis for technological development planning to support policy decision making. The paper adapts the levelized cost of energy (LCOE) methodology of Wagner and Foster [6], which has been upgraded to facilitate combined energy generation processes, to examine the cost structures associated with energy system and applies it to a Russian regional case study. The model run for two fuel price scenarios allowed us to conclude that the regional energy supply system is dependent on natural gas price. We conclude that new and RES based technologies become cost-effective for electricity generation as domestic natural gas prices reach parity with export prices. However, strong political and financial support is needed to boost technological development and RES application. |
| Keywords: | Russian Electricity Sector; Levelised Cost of Energy; Electricity Generation; |
| JEL: | Q40 G12 Q48 |
| Date: | 2013–04 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:qld:uqeemg:4-2013&r=cis |
| By: | Bratanova, Alexandra |
| Abstract: | Shift to the program planning and budgeting is a budget policy priority in Russia. However, the current system of public programs development and implementation needs to be improved. The research aims at development of methodological approaches for a priori financial control of public programs based on international best practice of the evaluation theory and implementation. Author has formed criteria and algorithm of the evaluation method choice for Russian regional public programs. The algorithm is showing a new approach to address a problem of methodological support of program financial and economic analysis in Russia. It also has a practical significance for public administration. |
| Keywords: | program planning and budgeting, public program, financial and economic analysis, project evaluation, cost-benefit analysis, multi-criteria analysis |
| JEL: | G28 H5 H61 |
| Date: | 2012–11–01 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:pra:mprapa:46439&r=cis |
| By: | Popova, Daria |
| Abstract: | RUSMOD is a static tax-benefit microsimulation model for Russia. The model can be used for ex post and ex ante evaluation of reforms of personal income taxation and social benefits in Russia. In addition, being compatible with EUROMOD, the Russian model is suitable for simulation of cross-country policy transfers. The aim of this paper is to shed light on various aspects of the model. It discusses specific problems arising in the evaluation of unreported income and benefits non-take up in Russia. The final estimates of poverty and inequality from RUSMOD are very close to those based on National accounts; hence, the model can be seen as a reliable tool for evaluating the current performance of the Russian tax-benefit system and the distributive impact of potential tax-benefit reforms. Then the paper provides an example of application of the model an analysis of alternative scenarios for improving the design of child allowances in Russia. Currently, this benefit has a poor targeting performance and varies across regions of Russia in terms of design and generosity, which raises serious equity concerns. Redirecting these resources to the poor by means of better targeting and raising the benefit amounts brings about significant improvements in overall and child poverty indicators even at the current level of spending. The most sizable impact on poverty is achieved by implementing the unified national design of the program. |
| Date: | 2013–03–28 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ese:emodwp:em9-13&r=cis |
| By: | Zaytsev, Alexander |
| Abstract: | The article considers perspective ways of technology borrowing in industry-regional level in Russia and offers preliminary methodology for identification of suitable technology for particular region. Methodology is based on labor productivity comparisons. For this purposes productivity levels for all Russian regions in industry level were calculated. International productivity comparison with 16 foreign countries is also done. Using obtained productivity ratings, perspective sources for technology borrowing were identified for all main industries of Krasnodar region. |
| Keywords: | regional competitive advantage, regional economic diagnostics, regional development, technology borrowing, technology transplantation. |
| JEL: | O14 O3 O47 R11 R30 |
| Date: | 2012–12 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:pra:mprapa:46205&r=cis |
| By: | Zaytsev, Alexander |
| Abstract: | The work considers perspective ways of technology borrowing on industry-regional level in Russia and offers preliminary methodology for identification of suitable technologies for particular region. Methodology is based on labor productivity comparisons. For this purposes productivity levels for all Russian regions in industry level were calculated. International productivity comparison with 16 foreign countries is also done. Krasnodar region was chosen as an example for such diagnostics and short overview of the region`s economy features is presented. Using obtained productivity ratings, perspective sources for technology borrowing were identified for all main industries of Krasnodar region. |
| Keywords: | regional economic diagnostics, labor productivity, technology borrowing, regional development, regional competitive advantage. |
| JEL: | J24 O14 O3 O47 R11 R30 |
| Date: | 2012–10–15 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:pra:mprapa:46362&r=cis |
| By: | Sergei Ivashchenko (St. Petersburg Institute for Economics and Mathematics, Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS)) |
| Abstract: | A dynamic stochastic general equilibrium (DSGE) model with endogenous defaults of firms is developed. Proposed mechanism of defaults is very flexible. It takes into account amount of assets owned by firms. It suggests that banks receive some payment from firm after default. The model is estimated for USA and for Russia. |
| Keywords: | DSGE, endogenous defaults of firms |
| JEL: | E32 E43 E44 E47 G21 |
| Date: | 2013–01–25 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:eus:wpaper:ec0213&r=cis |
| By: | Catherine Locatelli (PACTE - Politiques publiques, ACtion politique, TErritoires - Institut d'Études Politiques [IEP] - Grenoble - CNRS : UMR5194 - Université Pierre Mendès-France - Grenoble II - Université Joseph Fourier - Grenoble I) |
| Abstract: | La baisse, en 2012, des exportations gazières de la Russie à destination du marché européen au profit de la Norvège, son principal concurrent, invite à s'interroger sur le " modèle " gazier de la Russie. La société gazière russe Gazprom, jusque-là dominante, est de plus en plus mise en concurrence tant sur son marché intérieur qu'à l'exportation. En particulier, face à un marché gazier européen de plus en plus concurrentiel, sa capacité à s'adapter à un contexte changeant est au centre des débats. De fait, le secteur gazier russe est aujourd'hui l'objet d'évolutions en profondeur qui se traduisent par l'introduction de formes concurrentielles qui tendent à normer le comportement de Gazprom. Cette réorganisation ne suit cependant pas le modèle de restructuration des industries gazières mises en œuvre dans l'UE. Ce modèle principalement basé sur la dé-intégration des monopoles verticalement intégrés et des marchés concurrentiels s'avère de fait dans les conditions institutionnelles et économiques de la Russie impossible à mettre en œuvre. |
| Keywords: | Russie ; industrie gazière ; Gazprom |
| Date: | 2013–04 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:hal:journl:halshs-00812541&r=cis |