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245 14 a| The Arab economies in a changing worldh| [electronic resource] /c| Marcus Noland and Howard Pack.;

250 a| 2nd ed.;

260 a| Washington, D.C. :b| Peterson Institute for International Economics,;

300 a| xv, 362 p. :b| ill. ;c| 23 cm.;

500 a| "November 2011.";

500 a| "With new introduction by Mohamed A. El-Erian"--Cover.;

504 a| Includes bibliographical references (p. 325-341) and index.;

505 0 a| Introduction -- Growth, productivity, and income -- Welfare, happiness, and discontent -- The demographic challenge and the role of globalization -- Religion, institutions, and growth -- Economic policies and their effects -- Attitudes, interest groups, and reform -- Global engagement -- Risk, credibility, and supply response -- Authoritarianism, uncertainty, and prospects for change -- Conclusion.;

506 a| Available only to authorized users.;

520 a| "Compared to other regions of the world, the Middle East was once unique in its combination of authoritarianism and stultifying stability: No longer. 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. 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. This new second edition contains a new introduction from Mohamed A. El-Erian and a new postscript"--Provided by publisher.;

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The Arab economies in a changing world / Marcus Noland and Howard Pack.

Author/creator	Noland, Marcus, 1959-
Other author	Pack, Howard.
Other author	Peterson Institute for International Economics.
Format	Electronic
Edition	2nd ed.
Publication Info	Washington, D.C. : Peterson Institute for International Economics,
Description	xv, 362 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Supplemental Content	Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete
Subjects	Globalization. Arab countries--Economic conditions. Arab countries--Economic policy. Arab countries--Politics and government. Arab countries--History. Arab countries--Social conditions.

Contents	Introduction -- Growth, productivity, and income -- Welfare, happiness, and discontent -- The demographic challenge and the role of globalization -- Religion, institutions, and growth -- Economic policies and their effects -- Attitudes, interest groups, and reform -- Global engagement -- Risk, credibility, and supply response -- Authoritarianism, uncertainty, and prospects for change -- Conclusion.
Abstract	"Compared to other regions of the world, the Middle East was once unique in its combination of authoritarianism and stultifying stability: No longer. 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. 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. This new second edition contains a new introduction from Mohamed A. El-Erian and a new postscript"--Provided by publisher.
General note	"November 2011."
General note	"With new introduction by Mohamed A. El-Erian"--Cover.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references (p. 325-341) and index.
Access restriction	Available only to authorized users.
Technical details	Mode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/form	Electronic books.
LCCN	2012357089
ISBN	0881326283 (pbk.)
ISBN	9780881326284 (pbk.)

The Arab economies in a changing world / Marcus Noland and Howard Pack.

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