Over the last few decades, the economy of Saudi Arabia has strengthened, as oil prices increased with the rebound in global economic activity. Despite this, vulnerabilities to a sustained decline in the oil price have increased. Executive Directors have commended the authorities for their...

In this book, the author develops a framework for studying fundamental challenges to the modern Saudi Arabian economy. He offers an analysis of key challenges facing the Saudi economy, including the potential costs and benefits of privatization, globalization, and eventual membership in the WTO

The Setting -- Overview -- The Development Process -- Reforms and Economic Planning -- Public Finance -- The Financial Sector -- Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency (SAMA) and Monetary Policy -- The Financial Markets -- The Saudi Capital Market -- The Domestic Sector -- The Private Sector:...

Der Autor arbeitete von 2008 bis 2010 für das Handelsblatt in Dubai. Der Begriff "Diversifizierung" bestimmt sein Buch. Die Anstrengungen der Emirate und Saudi-Arabiens, sich auf die Zeit nach dem "schwarzen Gold" vorzubereiten und die Mittel, die sie dazu bereitstellen, sind gewaltig. Der...