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The impact of the Arab spring on the Tunisian economy
Matta, Samer; Appleton, Simon; Bleaney, Michael F. - 2015
We use Synthetic Control Methodology to estimate the output loss in Tunisia as a result of the "Arab spring". Our …
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The impact of the Arab Spring on the Tunisian economy
Matta, Samer; Appleton, Simon; Bleaney, Michael F. - In: The World Bank economic review : WBER 33 (2019) 1, pp. 231-258
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012171573
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The Economics of Political Transitions; Implications for the Arab Spring
Khandelwal, Padamja; Roitman, Agustin - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2013
Over the past two years, ongoing political transitions in many Arab countries have led to social unrest and an economic downturn. This paper examines comparable historical episodes of political instability to derive implications for the near- and medium-term economic outlook in the Arab...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011242232
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Arab Spring vs. Zero Problems Policy Impact of the Arab Spring on Trade Expansion of Turkey
Sorhun, Engin - In: International Journal of Research in Business and … 2 (2013) 4, pp. 21-36
Although Turkey has historically concentrated its trade with the European Union (EU) it has diversified its trade markets with the neighbouring regions and different group of countries during the last decade. Among them, Arab countries have come into prominence. Especially, following the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011152568
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The Impact of Arab Spring on Hiring and Separation Rates in the Tunisian Labour Market
Haouas, Ilham; Heshmati, Almas - Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA) - 2015
This paper analyses the hiring and separation rates in Tunisia before and after the Arab Spring of 2011. Several models … presence of continued risk factors in Tunisia's labour market resulting from the global financial crisis in 2008 and the Arab … separation decisions remained present in Tunisia's labour market. In addition, the paper looks at various social issues such as …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011156476
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ON THE DETERMINANTS OF DEMOCRATIC TRANSITIONS
Freund, Caroline; Jaud, Melise - In: Understanding the Political Economy of the Arab Uprisings
The following section are included:IntroductionWhat Do Democratic Transitions Look Like?How Do Transitions Happen?What Makes Transitions Successful?ConclusionAppendixAcknowledgmentsReferences
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POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTS IN TURKEY AND THE TRANSFORMATION OF POLITICAL ISLAM (1950–2010)
Ersel, Hasan - In: Understanding the Political Economy of the Arab Uprisings
The following section are included:IntroductionThe Single-Party Regime and Étatism (1923–1945)Transition to Multi-Party Regime (1946–1950)Infancy Phase of the Multi-Party Regime — Failure on Both Fronts (1950–1960)Multi-Party Regime on a Fragile PathTowards an Open Market EconomyThe...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011206430
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SOCIAL ORDER, RENTS, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN IRAN SINCE THE EARLY 20TH CENTURY
Esfahani, Hadi Salehi; Gürakar, Esra Çeviker - In: Understanding the Political Economy of the Arab Uprisings
The following section are included:IntroductionThe FrameworkSocial Order and Economic Conditions in Iran in Early 20th CenturyTransformation of Social Order under Reza ShahEconomic and Political Change under Mohammad-Reza ShahFormation of the Islamic Republic under Ayatollah...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011206535
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DETECTING CORRUPTION AND EVALUATING PROGRAMS TO CONTROL IT: SOME LESSONS FOR MENA
Nugent, Jeffrey B. - In: Understanding the Political Economy of the Arab Uprisings
The following section are included:IntroductionModel of Principal and AgentMethods of Fighting Corruption and Relevant EvidenceConclusionsAcknowledgmentsReferences
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011206555
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ENHANCING COMPETITION IN A POST-REVOLUTIONARY ARAB CONTEXT: DOES THE TURKISH EXPERIENCE PROVIDE ANY LESSONS?
Atiyas, Izak - In: Understanding the Political Economy of the Arab Uprisings
The following section are included:IntroductionA Competition Enhancing Reform PackageThe Experience of TurkeyEvaluation: Trade-Offs and Challenges of Enhancing CompetitionConclusionAcknowledgmentsReferences
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