Perspectives on Development in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region: An Economic Perspective

Ben Ali, Mohamed Sami

This volume addresses economic challenges and policy reforms in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Despite important resources and strategic advantages, the region suffers from a number of economic, social, and political problems that impedes normal economic take-off. The volume contains theoretical and empirical studies covering individual countries and panel studies addressing these economic challenges. Chapters address issues such as economic growth; poverty and inequality; subsidies and public finances policies; external trade and financial liberalization; remittances,corruption, transparency, and institutions; renewable energy, digitalization, terrorism, regional integration, capital flight,money laundering, financial development and brain drain. Providing a comprehensive understanding of the most important and urgent economic challenges in the region, this volume will be a useful reference for researchers and policymakers interested in the MENA region. 

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Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2022-04-23

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9783030921323

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-92133-0

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 161