Militarisation will cause rising distortions in Russia

Surging defence expenditure is reshaping the Russian economy

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  • Defence-industrial output surges
  • The defence industry as the locomotive of growth
  • Growing distortions threaten future prosperity
  • Balancing the budget
  • Labour shortages
  • Inflation and high interest rates

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