Do more open financial economies grow faster? The short answer is yes, as long as certain policies are in place. This paper extends previous studies by analyzing how different legal protections interact with each other and with initial wealth to allow financial openness to enhance growth. I...

Egypt has considerable potential to become a regional trade hub. A key challenge is how to leverage this potential to achieve inclusive and sustainable growth that benefits the country's population at large. In alignment with Egypt's decision to expand the Upper Egypt Local Development Program...