1. Introduction -- 2. Theory -- 3. The State of Emerging Democracies -- 4. Multidimensionality and Preferences for Income Equality -- 5. Political Determinants of Income Inequality: Panel Analysis -- 6. Conclusion.

The contributions to this collection examine the shortcomings of the economic development policies in the MENA region before and after the Arab Spring, with particular attention to the role of gender and the ways in which policies translate into economic outcomes