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Beyond Informality: The Importance of Macro- and Local-Level Environments in the Development of Small Firms in Egypt
Abstract In recent years, international development agencies have asserted that the 'informal sector' can play... Read More
Growth and Convergence in a Multi-Country Empirical Stochastic Solow Model
Abstract The paper considers international per capita output and its growth using a panel of... Read More
The Uruguay Round and Trade in Financial Services in the Arab Countries
Abstract This paper attempts to shed some light on the problems and prospects of trade... Read More
Government Subsidies and Demand for Petroleum Products in Iran
Abstract Like most other petroleum-exporting countries, Iran subsidizes domestic consumption of refined products. Real product... Read More
Education and Work Experiences of 6-14 Year-Old Children in Turkey
Abstract This paper investigates the factors that influence the schooling and work status of 6-14... Read More
Possible Interaction Between the Budget and Tax Reform in Syria: An Outlook at Fiscal Democracy
Abstract The role of the public budget as a fiscal tool was greatly undermined with... Read More
Islam and Underdevelopment: An Old Puzzle Revisited
Abstract The world's predominantly Muslim countries have long been underdeveloped. This paper classifies, critiques and... Read More
An Analysis of Compensation Programs for Redundant Workers in Egyptian Public Enterprise
Abstract Because the Egyptian labor code contains stringent job security provisions, the focus of this... Read More
Potential Merchandise Trade of The West Bank and Gaza Strip
Abstract This research analyzes potential merchandise trade flows between the Palestinian Territories, the West Bank... Read More