Andrei Yakovlev

Andrei Yakovlev is a prominent Russian economist known for his research on market economies and economic policy. He served as a vice-rector at the Higher School of Economics in Moscow for nearly two decades, contributing significantly to the academic landscape of Russia. Following the escalation of the Ukraine conflict in 2022, he emigrated from Russia and took on roles at prestigious institutions including Harvard University. Currently, he is a guest researcher at the Excellence Cluster 'Contestations of the Liberal Script' at the Free University of Berlin. Yakovlev's expertise encompasses the resilience of the Russian economy amidst international sanctions and the political and economic dynamics shaping the region.