In this book, the author develops a framework for studying fundamental challenges to the modern Saudi Arabian economy. He offers an analysis of key challenges facing the Saudi economy, including the potential costs and benefits of privatization, globalization, and eventual membership in the WTO

Geschichte — Chinas langer Marsch durch die Weltgeschichte -- 4000 Jahre Drachenflug -- Drachen-Staat und -Gesellschaft zwischen Tradition und Moderne -- Außenbeziehungen — Der Drache und die „Barbaren“ -- Resümee: Hält der Drache politischen Kurs? -- Gesellschaft im Umbruch -- Warum...

Washika Haak-Saheem untersucht die Erfolgsfaktoren des Staates Dubai bzw. der „Dubai Group“, die durch die herrschende Familie Al-Maktoum geleitet wird. Sie analysiert die interkulturellen Bedingungen, welche die Entwicklung von Dubai beeinflussen und den Einfluss von Netzwerken auf diesen...

The Setting -- Overview -- The Development Process -- Reforms and Economic Planning -- Public Finance -- The Financial Sector -- Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency (SAMA) and Monetary Policy -- The Financial Markets -- The Saudi Capital Market -- The Domestic Sector -- The Private Sector:...

The economic, political and social situation in Chile shows a country in transition. Some observers anticipate a broad “reboot” of the nation. While Chile is still seen by many as an example of progress in South America and of developmental potential in the global South, it faces a complex...

Using cases on individual countries, Economic Development in the Middle East and North Africa offers diverse theoretical and empirical evidence on a variety of issues facing policymakers, investors, and other stakeholders in the region