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Economic failure in the Middle East

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  • Hossein Askari

    (George Washington University, Washington (USA))

  • Roshanak Taghavi

    (Columbia University, New York (USA))

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We show how human and economic development has generally remained low amongMiddle Eastern oil-exporters, despite over three trillion dollars in oil revenues. Islam and religion have not contributed to the region's failure. Extensive mismanagement of oil wealth has fueled corruption, decelerated economic growth, and reducedeconomic freedom in oil-producing countries. Government inefficiency and barriers to trade have discouraged foreign investment and have further undermined growth. We follow with an explanation of the relative economic costs and impact of conflicts in the region, and conclude with a brief assessment of each oil exporter's currenteconomic state and potential for future growth.

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  • Hossein Askari & Roshanak Taghavi, 2006. "Economic failure in the Middle East," BNL Quarterly Review, Banca Nazionale del Lavoro, vol. 59(236), pages 81-111.
    • Handle: RePEc:psl:bnlaqr:2006:14
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    • O10 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - General
    • P40 - Political Economy and Comparative Economic Systems - - Other Economic Systems - - - General
    • P47 - Political Economy and Comparative Economic Systems - - Other Economic Systems - - - Performance and Prospects

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