Prof. Konstantin Sonin comments on the economic policies of Andrei Belousov May 24, 2024 In a piece for the New York Times about Andrei R. Belousov, the Russian intellectual who Vladimir Putin has tapped to be the country's next defense minister, professor and economist Konstantin Sonin was called for comment: “His whole philosophy basically was whatever is happening that’s good, this is driven by the state,” said Konstantin Sonin. “The state is the source of innovation, the state is what drives business and eventually leads to the development of the economy. Business in this view is a necessary evil but not something that is a force for good.” Read the full story here. Upcoming Events More events Harris Alumni and Student Summer Send-Off Brunch in Seoul Sat., June 29, 2024 | 11:30 AM AL NUOVO (알 누오보) 83, Wausan-Ro 29GA-Gil, 2F Mapo-gu Seoul 04054 South Korea UChicago Harris Coffee Chat in Seoul Sun., June 30, 2024 | 10:00 AM Offer Bakery Cafe 21 Hongik-ro 5-gil Mapo-gu Seoul 04039 South Korea Harris Campus Visit Wed., July 10, 2024 | 10:00 AM Keller Center 1307 E 60th St Chicago, IL 60637 United States