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 Get to Know Harris! Public Sector Scholarship: A Conversation with Ranjan Daniels Tue., July 15, 2025 | 12:00 PM Civic Leadership Academy 2026 Virtual Information Session Wed., July 16, 2025 | 12:00 PM Bridging Capital and Communities: Integrating Impact Investing, Real Estate Development, and Public Policy Thu., July 17, 2025 | 7:00 PM