The objective of this research is to derive a comparative human development index by which to study the social welfare position of the Egyptian economy relative to the Middle East region and developing countries. This includes a comprehensive set of economic development indicators: per-capita...

Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Pathways to development -- How governments work -- Civilization -- Human capital development -- Human capital and national security -- Training -- Militarization -- Education in the third world -- Education in the United States -- Support -- Measurement --...