Challenges of economic development in the Middle East and North Africa region /

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Author / Creator:Devlin, Julia, 1966-
Imprint:Singapore ; Hackensack, NJ : World Scientific, ©2010.
Description:1 online resource (viii, 557 pages) : illustrations
Language:English
Series:World Scientific studies in international economics ; 8
World Scientific studies in international economics ; v. 8.
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Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11284728
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ISBN:9789812793454
9812793453
9789812793447
9812793445
1282760246
9781282760240
9786612760242
6612760249
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Notes:Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
English.
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Summary:This important book surveys major economic issues in the development of countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region since World War II. It reviews the key challenges facing the region in moving towards greater market orientation and integration with the global economy. It also incorporates a discussion of tools and methods used by development practitioners and briefly examines issues of aid effectiveness. Topics covered include patterns of growth, economic reform strategies, the role of OPEC and oil in development, water scarcity and agricultural policies, population, education.
Other form:Print version: Devlin, Julia, 1966- Challenges of economic development in the Middle East and North Africa region. Singapore ; Hackensack, NJ : World Scientific, ©2010 9789812793447