Political Economy in the Middle East and North Africa Why Institutions, Rents, and Power Matter in Economic Reforms.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Mira, Rachid.

Contributor:

Taylor & Francis eBooks

Series:

Routledge Frontiers of Political Economy Series.

Routledge Frontiers of Political Economy Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Middle East--Economic policy.

Middle East.

Middle East--Politics and government.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (353 p.).

Place of Publication:

Oxford : Taylor & Francis Group, 2024.

Contents:

Cover

Half Title

Series Page

Title Page

Copyright Page

Table of Contents

List of figures

List of tables

Introduction

References

Chapter 1: Methodological approach to the relationship between resource abundance, economic growth, and political stability in MENA

1.1 Delimitation of MENA area and economic issues

1.2 Theoretical approach and concepts of rent, rent-seeking, resource curse

1.2.1 Rent, a cross-concept between economists and political economists

1.2.2 How political settlements are compatible with developmental goals?

1.3 A critical overview on applied political economy literature for the MENA region

1.3.1 Authoritarian regimes as part of political settlements in MENA

1.3.2 Ruling coalition and patron-client networks

1.3.3 Political settlements, democracy, and political reforms since the Arab Springs

1.3.4 Political settlements and economic development in MENA

1.4 Conclusion

Chapter 2: Macroeconomic and political settlements of MENA countries

2.1 Macroeconomics and institutions in MENA countries

2.2 Macroeconomics and growth in MENA countries

2.3 Macroeconomics and investment in MENA countries

2.4 Macroeconomics and trade in MENA countries

2.5 Conclusion

Chapter 3: Rent-seeking and rent distributions in MENA

3.1 Natural resources and rent dependences in MENA: an introduction

3.2 Rents and rentierism: Methodology, measurement, and results in MENA

3.2.1 Typology and kinds of international rents and semi-rents in MENA countries

3.2.1.1 A rentierism index/methodology (Jenkins et al., 2011)

3.3 Subsidies as rent distribution and subsidy reforms in MENA countries

3.4 Conclusion

References

Chapter 4: Governance and growth in MENA region: How to manage state capabilities

4.1 Good governance's definition made by World Bank

4.2 Good governance: A descriptive analysis for North Africa

4.3 Governance in Middle East and North Africa

4.4 Relationships between good governance and economic growth

4.4.1 Relationship between good governance and investment inflows

4.5 Conclusion

Chapter 5: Fiscal policy and public spending in MENA countries

5.1 Fiscal policy, growth, and diversification in MENA countries

5.2 Fiscal policy and public debt in MENA countries

5.3 Public expenditures, savings, and institutions in MENA countries: How to manage fiscal policy reforms

5.4 Resource rents, Polity, and fiscal rules: How to reform procyclical policies?

5.5 Conclusion

Chapter 6: Public and private investment policies in MENA

6.1 Foreign investments and business climate in MENA countries

6.2 FDI trend and state capability to face external shocks in MENA countries

6.3 Relationship between technical progress, FDI, and economic growth in MENA

Notes:

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6.4 FDI and regulatory restrictiveness in MENA countries

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Print version: Mira, Rachid Political Economy in the Middle East and North Africa

ISBN:

9781040263013

1040263011

9781003267324

Publisher Number:

40032611080

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