Affluence and Poverty in the Middle East

Affluence and Poverty in the Middle East
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Total Pages : 328
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ISBN-10 : 9781134856275
ISBN-13 : 113485627X
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Book Synopsis Affluence and Poverty in the Middle East by : M. Riad El-Ghonemy

Download or read book Affluence and Poverty in the Middle East written by M. Riad El-Ghonemy and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2002-09-11 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Affluence and Poverty in the Middle East is an introduction to the political economy of the Middle East, focusing on its most salient features - persistent poverty and extreme inequality. El-Ghonemy analyses the factors influencing the region, including its unique historical, religious and cultural mix, as well as its economic foundations and forms of corruption. For each factor he employs case-studies drawn from throughout the region, from Turkey to Sudan and Morocco to Iran. In the final section El-Ghomeny discusses possible solutions to the challenges facing the region, including possible uses of a peace dividend, and the role of democracy.


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