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Anna Klimina is an Associate Professor and Department Head in the Economics Department at St. Thomas More College, University of Saskatchewan, Canada. Her research focuses on post-Soviet transition economies, institutionalist and Post-Keynesian perspectives, and the history of Russian economic thought. She holds a PhD in Economics (2004) from the University of Manitoba, a PhD equivalent from the Ukrainian Academy of Sciences (1992), and an MA in Political Economy from Kiev State University (1987).
Her work critiques neoliberal policies and explores alternative frameworks for economic development in post-Soviet contexts. Key projects include analyzing state capture dynamics, the legacy of Russian philosophical traditions, and the relevance of ethical political economy in historical contexts. She has published extensively in journals like Journal of Economic Issues and contributed chapters to major handbooks on heterodox economics.
- Education:
- PhD in Economics, University of Manitoba (2004)
- PhD (Candidate of Sciences), Institute of Economics, Ukrainian Academy of Sciences (1992)
- MA in Political Economy, Kiev State University (1987)
Klimina’s recent work emphasizes post-war Ukrainian economic reconstruction, the evolution of state capitalism, and the role of cultural and historical factors in shaping economic systems. Her articles often highlight the tension between authoritarianism and progressive market reforms in post-Soviet spaces.
Administrative Roles:
- STM representative on UofS College of Arts and Science Academic Programs Committee (since 2015)
- STM representative on BA&Sc Programs Committee (since 2015)
Teaching: Courses include Econ 111, 114, 214, 270, 272, 280, 314, and 380.
