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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
Development of Ethnic Business in Europe: The Case of Turkish Immigrants
Abstract There is growing evidence of the spread of ethnic enterprises among Turkish immigrants in... Read More
Financial Deepening and Economic Growth in Some ERF Countries: An Empirical Inquiry
Abstract This study investigates empirically the role of financial deepening in the economic growth process... Read More
An Input-Output Analysis of Employment Structure in Turkey:1973 – 1990
Abstract The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the impact of the 1980 liberalization... Read More
Regionalism in the Global Economy:Trends, prospects and Opportunities
Abstract The "regionalism trend" has been an important feature of the global economy since the... Read More
Debt Stabilization and the Impact of Government Size on Long-Run Economic Growth: the Case of Tunisia
Abstract In the aftermath of the debt crisis, the IMF-sponsored debt-stabilization programs urged many developing... Read More
The Black Sea Economic Cooperation Project: A Substitute or a Complement to Globalization for the Middle East and the Balkans?
Abstract This paper evaluates Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC) from the perspective of globalization efforts... Read More