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A novel method was used to estimate natural mortality (M) of Kuwaiti Penaeus semisulcatus using tagging data. The new M estimator is based on two tagging experiments with similar products of initial survival after tagging times reporting rate, but with different total mortality (Z) values. The...
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Electricity users in Kuwait pay a nominal tariff of 2 fills (about USD 0.007) per KWh. Almost all cost of generation …, measured in terms of GDP generated per unit of KWh used, Kuwait does not only stand among the lowest but also the situation has … Kuwait is the second highest in 2005 (after Norway). This figure doubled between 1985 and 2005, rising from about 8 thousands …
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Corruption undermines economic development and therefore it is one of the major factors hindering economic growth and political stability, especially in the developing countries. Studies in recent years show that countries with rich natural resources have the potential to shape corruption....
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In this paper, we investigate business cycle regularities in oil exporting countries. We ask the question whether oil exporting countries are all alike or whether economic fluctuations and the response dynamics of macroeconomic variables are similar. Besides we also test for the possible sources...
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in Kuwait to continue to record high fiscal and external surpluses and build strong buffers. Overall real non-oil GDP …
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This 2014 Article IV Consultation highlights that economic activity in Kuwait picked up in 2014. Non-oil growth is …
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As undiversified commodity exporters, GCC economies are prone to pro-cyclical systemic risk in the financial system. During periods of high hydrocarbon prices, favorable economic prospects make the financial sector keen to lend, leading to higher domestic credit growth and easier access to...
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Abstract: The economies of the six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are heavily reliant on oil. Greater economic diversification would reduce their exposure to volatility and uncertainty in the global oil market, help create jobs in the private sector, increase productivity and...
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The recent political developments in the Middle East have prompted increased scrutiny of the economies of the nations lying in this region. Over the past few months, the financial markets of Middle East and North Africa (MENA) have been affected by the speculations that existed before the war in...
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