In Khazakhstan: Entering the Future, Azekhan Kazhegeldin examines the benefits that can be accrued from adopting a Western-model mixed economy for Kazakhstan, but cautions against wholesale transplantation of the model. He stresses that account must be taken of objective differences between Kazakhstan and the West, in terms of the present level of development of the production base, and the state of labor motivation. He asserts that it is vital to press ahead with reforms because much work remains to be done.