Workers are not being exploited. But if their share of growth doesn't increase, this could be a potential cause of social tension worldwide.

Russia depends on natural resources way too much. Russian economy is not diversified enough

Cash is very easy to hide. It's easy to hoard. It's easy to move, especially these large bills.

It is vital for Russia to normalize relations with the rest of the world. You shouldn't isolate your economy

We Americans are not about to stop borrowing as long as they give us money for nothing.

Russia exists in the context of open global economy and is a part of it

People aren't looking at how they're doing, but rather at how their neighbors are doing and at their own place in society.