The Arab Economies In A Changing World: Second Edition


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Abstract: Compared to other regions of the world, the Middle East was once unique in its combination of authoritarianism and stultifying stability: No longer. It is possible that you have an old bookmark or we have moved the page. This book examines the economics of the Middle East, with the aim of identifying changes to economic policy that could address at least the economic component of the challenges facing this part of the globe. Religion, Institutions, and Growth 6. Persistent link: . a major addition to a very slim literature on an important issue."—Patrick Clawson, Washington Institute for Near East Policy "This book fulfills a major gap in the literature on Middle Eastern economies. The authors analyze the interaction of trade, productivity growth, and the political difficulties that may ensue as these countries move towards greater openness.

."—Farrukh Iqbal, World Bank ". The Demographic Challenge and the Role of Globalization [pdf] 5. Beginning in Tunisia, a wave of political upheaval has rolled across the region, reaching Egypt, Bahrain, Libya, and other countries caught between rising expectations and their antediluvian political systems, abetted by pan-Arab news channels and social networking media. The authors analyze the interaction of trade, productivity growth, and the political difficulties that may ensue as these countries move towards greater openness. Maps. It is well written and provides us with an analysis that is short, yet very thorough and comprehensive. Commentaries on This Book ". ResearchPublications Commentary Topics & Regions PIIE Charts ExpertsSenior Research Staff Research Analysts Peterson Perspectives BlogsRealTime Economic Issues Watch Trade & Investment Policy Watch China Economic Watch North Korea: Witness to Transformation Events PressroomMultimedia Media Center Press Call-Ins Open Sub-navigationBookstoreFeatured Categories Authors Titles Forthcoming AboutBoard of Directors Staff Employment Contact Transparency Policy Support PIIE Peterson Institute For International Economics The Peterson Institute for International Economics is a private nonpartisan nonprofit institution for rigorous, intellectually open, and indepth study and discussion of international economic policy.

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