The Middle East and Central Asia’s economic growth potential is slowing faster than in other emerging and developing regions, dampening hopes for reducing persistent unemployment and improving the region’s generally low living standards. Why? And is it possible to alter this...

chapter 1 Introduction and summary of the book -- chapter 2 The economic growth record in Japan -- chapter 3 The challenges to Japanese economic growth -- chapter 4 The IT/E-business revolution and globalization: Implications of the New Economy for Japan -- chapter 5 IT and productivity growth:...

This paper focuses on the relationship between political instability, policy-making and macroeconomic outcomes. The theoretical section explores various models that explain the effect of instability (and political uncertainty) on growth, budget formation, inflation and monetary policy. The...