The Arab economies in a changing world / Marcus Noland and Howard Pack.
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TextPublication details: Washington, DC : Peterson Institute for International Economics, 2007Description: xv , 350 p. : ill., map ; 23 cmISBN: 9780881323931Subject(s): Arab countries -- Economic conditions | Arab countries -- Economic policy | Arab countries -- Politics and government | Arab countries -- History | Globalization | Arab countries -- Social conditionsDDC classification: 330.917/4927 LOC classification: HC498 | .N56 2007| Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 315-331) and index.
1. Introduction -- 2. Growth, productivity, and income -- 3. Welfare, happiness, and discontent -- 4. The demographic challenge and the role of globalization -- 5. Religion, institutions, and growth -- 6. Economic policies and their effects -- 7. Attitudes, interest groups, and reform -- 8. Global engagement -- 9. Risk, credibility, and supply response -- 10. Authoritarianism, uncertainty, and prospects for change -- 11. Conclusion.
"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. The authors analyze the interaction of trade, productivity growth, and the political difficulties that may ensue as these countries move towards greater openness. Relevant comparisons are drawn from the experience of the transition economies and India on potentially successful policies and those likely to exacerbate existing problems."
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