John Helmer — How the Russian Economy Looks if You Aren’t Wearing Nato Night-Fighting Goggles

John Helmer is less optimistic than Jon Hellevig. But Hellevig is in the business of analysis and Helmer is not. The reputational risk therefore falls on Hellevig. Moreover, Hellevig has an organization (Awara) behind him. One would have to dispute Awara's number specifically.

Dances with Bears

How the Russian Economy Looks if You Aren’t Wearing Nato Night-Fighting Goggles

John Helmer

Jon Hellevig — Russia’s Economy Holding Up Well, But The Danger Is An Official Misapprehension Of Inflation

The first quarter of 2015 is about to end and Russia did not fall in an abyss as it was widely predicted last December. It is against these predictions of catastrophe that we must analyze the present situation and the future prospects.

Russia’s biggest challenge for the moment is inflation, or rather the official misapprehension of inflation. I will return to this question at the end after reviewing the first quarter economic indicator.

Awara
Russia’s Economy Holding Up Well, But The Danger Is An Official Misapprehension Of Inflation
Jon Hellevig – Russia Economic News Brief