This volume addresses economic challenges and policy reforms in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Despite important resources and strategic advantages, the region suffers from a number of economic, social, and political problems that impedes normal economic take-off. The volume contains theoretical and empirical studies covering individual countries and panel studies addressing these economic challenges. Chapters address issues such as economic growth; poverty and inequality; subsidies and public finances policies; external trade and financial liberalization; remittances,corruption, transparency, and institutions; renewable energy, digitalization, terrorism, regional integration, capital flight,money laundering, financial development and brain drain. Providing a comprehensive understanding of the most important and urgent economic challenges in the region, this volume will be a useful reference for researchers and policymakers interested in the MENA region.
| ISBN: | 9783030921354 |
| Publication date: | 23rd April 2023 |
| Author: | Mohamed Sami Ben Ali |
| Publisher: | Springer Nature Switzerland AG |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 161 pages |
| Series: | Perspectives on Development in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region |
| Genres: |
Development economics and emerging economies Economic growth Energy industries and utilities |