The paper discusses the distributional impact of the rules of the new Egyptian constitution (2012). It specifically addresses the way such rules, substantive and (potentially) procedural, can influence Egyptian law's identity and the underlying relations between the state and individuals and...

The popular uprising starting on 25 January 2011, which led to President Mubarak’s resignation on 11 February 2011, was unpredictable as to when it would happen and if it would be successful. At the same time, it was premised on a series of previous developments. Likening revolutions to...

Purpose - The purpose of this study is to investigate the position of religion for the three constitutions of Egypt. Design/methodology/approach - In this study, by tracing religious identity-related studies and seeing whether their existence is attributed to the ruling elites' attitudes, it...

This article challenges claims that liberalising state regulated markets in developing countries may induce lasting economic development. The analysis of the rise of tourism in Egypt during the last three decades suggests that the effects of liberalisation and structural adjustment are...

This paper argues that trade and capital account reforms within autocracies underlie the primacy of foreign currency procurement. A longitudinal comparison of four countries (Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt and Jordan) in the Middle East and North Africa region shows a historical sequencing of reforms....

Innovation is widely recognized as a key driver of sustainable economic development. Governments, international organizations, donors and investors are increasingly interested in evaluating the technological capabilities and innovative capacities in developing countries, but often lack...