Contribution of outstanding political figures to the economic history of the Belarusian lands

Authors

  • Mikhail M. Kovalev Belarusian State University, 4 Niezaliezhnasci Avenue, Minsk 220030, Belarus

Keywords:

economic history, welfare of Belarusians, historical reforms

Abstract

The economic history of the Belarusian lands associated with the reign of prominent political figures is studied. Their main achievements are considered. Using a consensus approach (aggregation of different opinions and assessments) the key parameters of economic development (GDP per capita in current US dollars, life expectancy and population size) of the Belarusian territories in different periods are identified.

Author Biography

  • Mikhail M. Kovalev, Belarusian State University, 4 Niezaliezhnasci Avenue, Minsk 220030, Belarus

    doctor of science (physics and mathema­ tics), full professor; professor at the department of analytical economics and econometrics, faculty of economics

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Published

2024-12-24

Issue

No. 2 (2024): Journal of the Belarusian State University. Economics

Section

N. Economic History

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How to Cite

[1]
Kovalev, M.M. 2024. Contribution of outstanding political figures to the economic history of the Belarusian lands. Journal of the Belarusian State University. Economics. 2 (Dec. 2024), 40–50.