Economic Policy Analysis in Ukraine

This course introduces undergraduate students to the economic and political history, economic reforms and policy making in Ukraine after the dissolution of the Soviet Union. The idea of this course is to engage undergraduate students in the work of economic policy making and to broaden the university undergraduate research in response to a proliferation of complex economic policy challenges in Ukraine.  Upon completion of this course students will be able to:

• Analyze political and economic developments in Eastern Europe since 1980s
• Compare current socio-economic and political situation in Ukraine with the neighboring states
• Understand the key industries and strategic priorities of the country
• Evaluate the geo-political situation, the impact of the European Union and Russia on Ukraine’s  economy
• Learn about factor markets, international trade, banking, debt, investments and country risks
• Understand how economic policies are designed and implemented in Ukraine
• Explain the impact of macroeconomic policies, monetary policy, fiscal policy, international trade policy, as well as policies regulating agricultural sector, education, health care, and IT and telecommunication in Ukraine