Ukraine’s Toughest Reform Yet
Unlike in its CEE neighbors, in Ukraine the reform path has been jagged and inconsistent, reflecting the country’s political cycle of prolonged periods of stagnation interrupted by popular revolutions. Since the 2014 Euromaidan Revolution, the country seems to be on the right track, with a number of important economic reforms already under its belt. But more challenges lie ahead. Ukraine is still one of the most corrupt countries in the world, its rule of law is weak, and the civic and economic rights of the citizens, including property rights, remain feeble. These systemic challenges have been the subject of the 153rd mBank‑CASE Seminar held on November 9th, during which Professor Anders Åslund presented his paper Will Ukraine Be Able to Establish Real Property Rights?
