San Jose State University, Department of Economics
DAVID S. SAURMAN PROVOCATIVE LECTURE SERIES
presents:
Andrei Illarionov
"The Rise of the Corporatist State and the Fall of Freedom in Russia:
An Insider's View"
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
5:15-6:45 P.M.
The Rotary Summit Center
Located on the Seventh Floor of the Public Parking Garage
On Fourth and San Fernando directly across from MLK Library
STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC ARE ALL WELCOME TO ATTEND.
The Department of Economics is pleased to present an insider's perspective
on the financial crisis in today's Russia. Drawing on his extensive
experience, Dr. Andrei Illarionov will provide a personal, in-depth view
of the policies and the politics that have led to Russia's membership in
the G-8 and to its current economic stagnation.
When Russia first embarked on economic reforms, Dr. Illarionov joined the
team of "young reformers." He became Deputy Director of the Center for
Economic Reform, the Russian government's think tank and later served as
the Chief Economic Advisor of Viktor Chernomyrdin, then Prime Minister of
the Russian Federation.
From 2000 to 2005, Dr. Illarionov, served as President Valdimir Putin's
Chief Economic Advisor and his personal representative to the G-8. While
serving in President Putin's administration, Dr. Illarionov was the
driving force behind the adoption of a 13% flat income tax, the creation
of a Stabilization Fund for windfall oil revenues, and the early repayment
of foreign debt. Under his leadership, Russia became a full-fledged member
of the G-8 in 2002.
Dr. Illarionov's passionate, provocative talks about the political,
economic, and social climate in Russia have been called Churchillian in
style. He is widely known in Russia and abroad for his sharp,
comprehensive and often unexpected analysis of Russian economic policies
and development.
ABOUT THE DAVID R. SAURMAN PROVOCATIVE LECTURE SERIES: The Department of
Economics invites students, faculty, and the general public to consider
intellectual arguments on controversial topics. Presenters in the
Provocative Lecture Series are noted for their outstanding scholarship and
public speaking ability. This lecture series fosters the tradition of
higher education to challenge ideas and develop critical thinking in an
environment of respect and intellectual discourse. Our goal is for you to
develop the critical thinking skills necessary to reach your own informed
position on controversial issues. We invite you to attend, to relax, to
ponder, and to enjoy the thought process.