• Introduction: The Russian welfare state in a time of economic stagnation 

      Cook, Linda J.; Holm-Hansen, Jørn; Kivinen, Markku; Kuhnle, Stein (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)
      This Special Issue is devoted to Russia’s welfare state during the years of economic stagnation that began in 2013. Twelve experts assess social conditions and reforms in poverty, labor market, pension, housing and education ...
    • Reform and Stability - The Russian and Chinese Welfare Systems Compared 

      Kainu, Markus; Kivinen, Markku; Kuhnle, Stein; Li, Chunling (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)
      Systematic theoretical work on Russian and Chinese social policy seems to be lacking. While previous research establishes how democratic systems produce welfare, it is unclear what kind of welfare such transitional systems ...