As Cuban economy stagnates, economists press for deeper reforms

(Reuters) - Some of Cuba's best-known economists are openly questioning the very core of the Soviet-style command economy and saying market reforms under way are too modest to boost weak growth.

Cuba promotes official who has led market-style reforms

(Reuters) - Cuban President Raul Castro granted more authority to the man who has led the campaign to modernize Cuba's socialist economy, naming Marino Murillo as economy and planning minister on Thursday, the government said.