«Washington Consensus» – Financial Model of Market Reforms in Kazakhstan

Authors

  • B. K. Kazbekov Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
  • B. Stojanović University of Niš
  • B. Yermekbayeva Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
  • Zh. Kazbekova Al-Farabi Kazakh National University

Keywords:

relief program, liberalization, privatization, monetary restriction, selective social protection, effective owner, feature of any culture

Abstract

Main setups and principles of the relief program for developing countries (countries of Southeast Europe, Latin America and CIS) called «Washington consensus» are given. The process of transition engineering in the countries in transition is described. Realization of several plights of Washington consensus in Kazakhstan and countries of Southeast Europe in view of national peculiarities, conditions and specifics of its economy are considered. Constructive criticism of Washington consensus and concrete suggestions on further improvement of economic policy of Kazakhstan are given in the article.

Author Biographies

B. K. Kazbekov, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University

Highest School of Economics and Business

B. Stojanović, University of Niš

Faculty of Economics

B. Yermekbayeva, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University

Highest School of Economics and Business

Zh. Kazbekova, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University

Highest School of Economics and Business

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Published

2016-05-10