Ocupation: Economist
Life: b. August 23, 1921
Birthday: August 23
Some people say Russia is running at 50 percent of its gross domestic product under that during the Communist period. In fact, none of the countries seems to have recovered the level that they had under communism, although the other countries in Eastern Europe are doing better than Russia and particularly the Czech Republic seems to be doing modestly well. East Germany I can't count because they have a rich uncle. You have economic benefits which have nothing to do with the workings of the system.
source: Source: www.minneapolisfed.org
topic: Country, Running, Uncles, Gross Domestic Product, Eastern Europe, East Germany