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The Political Economy of Trade Policy in Tunisia
Abstract Our paper proposes to establish the political economy determinants of cross-industry distribution of protection in... Read More
BIT Contracting and FDI Impact in the GCC Countries
Abstract The rationale for GCC countries increasingly contracting of BITs is controversial. This paper empirically examines... Read More
Labor Governance and Economic Reform in the Middle East and North Africa: Lessons from Nordic Countries
Abstract The greater emphasis on governance issues in economic reform programmes of Middle East and North... Read More
Growth Fundamentals and Economic Growth in the MENA Region
Abstract This paper examines the strategies of Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) countries concerning growth-enhancing... Read More
Potentiel Entrepreneurial en Algérie : Entre Capital Humain et Informalité, Quelle Croissance ?
Abstract An analysis of trajectories and positions in the field of economic activity and their... Read More
Religion, Politics, and Development: Lessons from the Lands of Islam
Abstract The question as to whether religion can block economic development and institutional change, or is... Read More
Structure du Capital et Gouvernance des Societes Cotees au Maroc
Abstract Le débat autour de la question de gouvernance des entreprise s’est acharné ces dernières années... Read More
Macroeconomic Policy and Unemployment by Economic Activity: Evidence from Turkey
Abstract This paper investigates how macroeconomic policy shocks in Turkey affect the total unemployment and provides... Read More
The Impact of Capital Requirements on Banks’ Cost of Intermediation and Performance: The Case of Egypt
Abstract In 1991, the Central Bank of Egypt increased the minimum capital requirements for the banking... Read More