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Managerial Paradoxes of Reform in Russian University Sector

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  • Balatsky, E.

    (Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, Moscow, Russia
    The Central Economics and Mathematics Institute Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia)

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The article discusses the complex of anomalous effects that were the result of failed reforms in the higher education of Russia. The author showed the paradoxes that arose in the process of introducing the unified state exam, systems of testing and distance learning, state standards and regulations in terms of research, publications and citations. It was shown a devastating effect on universities from inadequate policy for the appointment of rectors and their remuneration. The paper discusses the problems of escalated confrontation between the administrative staff of universities and professors, addressing the challenges of availability of education and syndrome of shifting the responsibility from top down. The discussed effects are accompanied by stylized examples.

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  • Balatsky, E., 2015. "Managerial Paradoxes of Reform in Russian University Sector," Journal of the New Economic Association, New Economic Association, vol. 26(2), pages 124-149.
    • Handle: RePEc:nea:journl:y:2015:i:26:p:124-149
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    1. Victor Polterovich, 2012. "Reform Design: How To Search For Interim Institutions," Montenegrin Journal of Economics, Economic Laboratory for Transition Research (ELIT), vol. 8(2), pages 25-44.
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    1. O. A. Pogudin, 2018. "Applied science in the departmental universities: Inflated self-esteem and critical thinking (Оn an example of Federal Penitentiary Service’s universities of Russia)," Economics of Science, Delo Publishing house, vol. 4(3).
    2. Pogudin, O.A. (Погудин, О.А.), 2018. "Applied science in the departmental universities: Inflated self-esteem and critical thinking (Оn an example of Federal Penitentiary Service’s universities of Russia) [Прикладная Наука В Ведомственн," Economy of science, Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, vol. 4, pages 198-209, April.

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    Keywords

    institutions; reforms; higher education; state regulation;
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    JEL classification:

    • P21 - Political Economy and Comparative Economic Systems - - Socialist and Transition Economies - - - Planning, Coordination, and Reform
    • I28 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Education - - - Government Policy
    • I23 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Education - - - Higher Education; Research Institutions

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