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Economic Values in the Arab World Favor Capitalism
In a nutshell There are many economic values that predispose citizens of Arab countries to... Read More
The Lack of Productive Employment in the Middle East and North Africa: A Comparison with East Asia
In a nutshell East Asian countries have achieved structural transformation, whereas MENA countries have yet... Read More
Fiscal Management of Oil Resources in Booms and Busts
In a nutshell Sound resource management is crucial. There are huge costs associated with large... Read More
The Effects of Policy Reforms on Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditures: Evidence from Turkey
• Out-of-pocket payments on health care constitute a substantial portion of the household expenditure in... Read More
The US Shale Oil Revolution Requires Major Reforms in the Macroeconomic Policy Frameworks and Institutions in the MENA Region
The shale oil revolution in the United States, contributing to lower global oil prices, has... Read More
Subsidizing Inequality: Policy and Higher Education in the Middle East and North Africa
This policy perspective demonstrates that attainment of higher education is notably unequal in Egypt and... Read More
The Case for Improving Water Efficiency in MENA Countries
A range of contemporary pressures – rising populations, economic development, and climate change – are... Read More
Options for Climate Change Policy in MENA Countries after Paris
Many economies in the MENA region are vulnerable to the negative impacts of climate change... Read More
Lessons and Pitfalls of Transitions to Democracy
When elites agree to compromise during regime transitions, democratization is more likely to succeed. Human... Read More