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 Civic Leadership Academy 2026 Virtual Information Session Wed., July 02, 2025 | 12:00 PM Harris Summer Mixer in Bogotá Sat., July 05, 2025 | 8:00 PM Andrés DC Cl. 82 #12 -21 Bogotá, DC, 110221 Colombia Harris Summer Campus Visit Mon., July 07, 2025 | 10:00 AM Harris School of Public Policy 1307 E 60th St Chicago, IL 60637 United States