Economy and Business
In its economic history, Ukraine has evolved first from an agricultural to an industrialized, and then to a service-oriented country. Major industries include coal, electric power, machinery, chemicals, food processing, woodworking, and tourism. The industrialization of Ukraine started in 1930s when it was a part of the Soviet Union. Having inherited a huge industrial potential from the USSR, Ukraine, as an independent country, has lost part of its industrial capacity due to ongoing inner political and economic crises. Dependence on Russian energy supplies is also a problem as are non-economic, social factors, including an under-developed institutional and social infrastructure and corruption, which have further delayed Ukraine’s transition to a fully developed industrial/service economy.
Altman, Morris. (2009). The transition process from alternative theoretical prisms: A comparative analysis of Eastern European and former Soviet Block economies.International Journal of Social Economics,36(7),716-742. Retrieved June 9, 2010, from ABI/INFORM Global. (Document ID:1878186711).
Provides a comprehensive analysis of economic growth issues during the transition process in Ukraine and Russia using a behavioral-institutional approach.
Åslund, Anders and Ménil, Georges de, eds. Economic Reform in Ukraine: the Unfinished Agenda. Armonk, N.Y. : M.E. Sharpe, 2000. 287 p.
LC Call Number: HC403 .E267 2000
LCCN Permalink: http://lccn.loc.gov/99086078
Provides an analysis of necessary and current issues and perspectives of macroeconomic policy reforms in Ukraine (late 1980s and 1990s). Useful for those interested in macroeconomic stabilization, fiscal, monetary and social policy, privatization, legal system, and structural reforms development.
Banaian, King. The Ukrainian economy since independence. Cheltenham, UK; Northampton, Mass: Edward Elgar, c1999. 173 p.
LC Call Number: HC340.19 .B36 1999
LCCN Permalink: http://lccn.loc.gov/99038282
Provides a description of political and economic processes in Ukraine during 1990s. Focuses both on quantitative analysis of economic phenomena and qualitative analysis of politics’ impact on economic policy.
Cornelius, Peter K., and Lenain, Patrick, eds. Ukraine: accelerating the transition to market: proceedings of an IMF/World Bank seminar. Washington, DC: International Monetary Fund, 1997. 291 p.
LC Call Number: HC340.19 .U474 1997
LCCN Permalink: http://lccn.loc.gov/97000775
Provides both qualitative and quantitative analysis of the economic situation in Ukraine in the 1990s. Contains data and analytical views on the performance of the national economy and on institutional governance in Ukraine.
Gianella,C.,andTompson,W.(3September). Too Little Destruction Too Little Creation: A Schumpeterian Diagnosis of Barriers to Sustained Growth in Ukraine.OECD Economic Department Working Papers, 1-2, 5-47. Retrieved June 9, 2010, from ABI/INFORM Global. (Document ID:1929122741).
Working paper that provides analysis of economic growth in Ukraine in terms of market economy development.
Golovakha, Evhen, Gorbachuk, Andrij, and Panina, Natalia. Ukraine and Europe: Outcomes of International Comparative Sociological Survey. Kyiv: National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Institute of Sociology, 2007. 141 p.
LC Call Number: HN374 .G65 2007
LCCN Permalink: http://lccn.loc.gov/2009473047
Provides the outcomes of a sociological survey in European countries including the Ukraine. Contains materials regarding the people’s view of the current political and economic situation within their country. Particularly useful for those interested in national opinion on the different dimensions of life in a particular country.
Hare, Paul G. and Davis, Junior R., eds. Transition to the Market Economy: Critical Perspectives on the world Economy. London; New York: Routledge, 1997.
LC Call Number: HC244 .T6996 1997
LCCN Permalink: http://lccn.loc.gov/96002569
Publisher description: http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0649/96002569-d.html
Provides a brief and precise description of emerging economies, including Ukraine, on the transition to the market stage of their development. Focuses both on economic and non-economic (institutional) dimensions: privatization; structural changes; industrial and agricultural policy; macroeconomic situation; governance; law enforcement etc. Particularly useful for those interested in understanding transition economies in general, as well as specific economies.
Hoffmann, Lutz and Mollers, Felicias, eds. Ukraine on the road to Europe. Heidelberg; New York : Physica-Verlag, c2001. 313 p.
LC Call Number: HC340.19 .U4795 2001
LCCN Permalink: http://lccn.loc.gov/00068208
Provides analysis of geopolitical and economic perspectives of Ukraine’s integration into the European and world economies.
Karatnycky,A.,andA.Motyl.2009. The Key to Kiev.Foreign Affairs,88(3),106-120. Retrieved August 9, 2010, from ABI/INFORM Global. (Document ID:1688945281).
The article attempts to prove the necessity for the USA and Western Europe to reengage Ukraine in political and economic cooperation due to its important role on the international level.
Koropeckyj, I.S., ed. Ukrainian Economic History: Interpretive Essays. Cambridge, Mass.: Distributed by Harvard University Press for the Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute, 1991. 390 p.
LC Call Number: HC337.U5 U479 1991
LCCN Permalink: http://lccn.loc.gov/90050460
This collection of essays provides a reader with a historical look at Ukraine’s economic development and evolution from the early 9th century to World War I.
Koropeckyj I.S., ed. The Ukraine Within the USSR : An Economic Balance Sheet. New York : Praeger Publishers, 1977. 316 p.
LC Call Number: HC337.U5 U477 1977
LCCN Permalink: http://lccn.loc.gov/77007817
Provides a description of Ukraine’s economy during the times of the Soviet Union. Contains both qualitative and quantitative analysis of the national economy. Particularly useful for those interested in economic history.
Lewis, Ann, ed. The EU & Ukraine : neighbours, friends, partners? London: Federal Trust: Marketing and distribution by Kogan Page, 2002. 319 p.
LC Call Number: HC240.25.U38 E85 2002
LCCN Permalink: http://lccn.loc.gov/2006373935
Provides views of Ukrainian and foreign specialists on Ukraine’s integration into the European economy. Focuses on political, legislative, and economic issues regarding cooperation between Ukraine and its European neighbors. Particularly useful for those interested in understanding geopolitical determinants of economic integration.
Macroeconomic performance and policy: the challenge of sustaining growth.(2007,September). OECD Economic Surveys,2007(16),17-35, 37-63. Retrieved June 9, 2010, from ABI/INFORM Global. (Document ID:1339188821).
Analytical summery of economic growth in Ukraine.
Terterov, Marat, ed. Doing Business with Ukraine. London; Sterling, VA: GMB Pub., 2005.
LC Call Number: HF3630.9.Z6 D65 2005
LCCN Permalink: http://lccn.loc.gov/2005282637
Publisher description:
http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0716/2005282637-d.html
Contributor bibliographical information:
http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0913/2005282637-b.html
Provides a precise description of the economic sector in Ukraine. Particularly useful for those interested in becoming familiar with Ukrainian economic structure, industries, markets analysis, and the legal framework for economic activities.
Country Profile: Ukraine. London: Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), c1995.
LC Call Number: HC340.19.A1 C677
LCCN Permalink: http://lccn.loc.gov/97643226
Links: http://www.eiu.com/index.asp?layout=displayIssue&publication_id=1210000721
Provides general information on Ukraine regarding political and economical development.
Internet Resources
Doing Business
http://www.doingbusiness.org/
Free access.
Provides information from the World Bank Group regarding research on the legal framework for conducting business activities in different countries including Ukraine. Particularly useful for those interested in business regulation.
Doing Business in Ukraine
http://www.businessinukraine.org/
Free access.
Website developed by the US-Ukrainian foundation. Contains analytical materials and links to electronic resources on the business environment in Ukraine.
Doing Business in Ukraine. PriceWaterhouseCoopers, 2007.
http://www.pwc.com/ua/en/solutions/online-business-guide.jhtml
Free access.
Developed by the international auditing company, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, the website contains a general description of economic development, industries, business environment, accounting, auditing, and taxation systems, labor relations, and business legislation in Ukraine.
Economist Intelligence Unit
http://www.eiu.com/
Access limited to onsite patrons and other subscribers
Contains analysis of the political and economic situations in different countries including Ukraine.
Europa World
http://www.europaworld.com/
Access limited to onsite patrons and other subscribers
The online version of Europa World Year Book, a resource providing information on different countries including Ukraine. Country profiles include information on location, climate, language, and religion as well as on contemporary political history, constitution and government, and economic affairs. In addition, selected country statistics and a directory of key institutions in the country are included.