U.S. Trade and Investment in the Middle East and North Africa : Overview and Issues for Congress.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Foreign Affairs Division.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Business cycles.

Economic development.

International economic relations.

Investments, Foreign.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 online resource (46 p), digital, PDF file)

monochrome

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2013.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

This report is one in a series of updates. For the most recent coverage of this report series, please see 12-R4-2153 in the 2012 issue.

Provides background and analysis for policymakers considering re-evaluation of U.S. trade and investment in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) regions, in light of recent political developments. Examines economic challenges facing many countries in the region and their limited integration in the world economy, including weak economic ties with the U.S. Reviews current U.S. trade and investment policy efforts in the region, and analyzes various policy options for increasing trade and investment with MENA countries. Discusses whether increased trade and investment can support or lead to successful democratic transitions and political stability, and possible implementation questions that policymakers in Congress and the Administration may face. Includes tables and graphs.

Notes:

Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed May 2014). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC.

CRS Report.

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Microfiche version: Library of Congress. Foreign Affairs Division. U.S. Trade and Investment in the Middle East and North Africa

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