The Economic Impact of Conflicts and the Refugee Crisis in the Middle East and North Africa / Björn Rother, Gaëlle Pierre, Davide Lombardo, Risto Herrala, Priscilla Toffano, Erik Roos, Allan Auclair, Karina Manasseh.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Rother, Björn.

Contributor:

Auclair, Allan.

Herrala, Risto.

Lombardo, Davide.

Pierre, Gaëlle.

Roos, Erik.

Toffano, Priscilla.

Series:

Staff Discussion Notes; Staff Discussion Notes ; No. 2016/008

Staff Discussion Notes

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource (43 p.)

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2016.

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Summary:

In recent decades, the Middle East and North Africa region (MENA) has experienced more frequent and severe conflicts than in any other region of the world, exacting a devastating human toll. The region now faces unprecedented challenges, including the emergence of violent non-state actors, significant destruction, and a refugee crisis bigger than any since World War II. This paper raises awareness of the economic costs of conflicts on the countries directly involved and on their neighbors. It argues that appropriate macroeconomic policies can help mitigate the impact of conflicts in the short term, and that fostering higher and more inclusive growth can help address some of the root causes of conflicts over the long term. The paper also highlights the crucial role of external partners, including the IMF, in helping MENA countries tackle these challenges.

Contents:

The economic impact of conflicts and the refugee crisis in the Middle East and North Africa

Contents

Executive Summary

Introduction

The Economics of Mena Conflicts

Policy Challenges

The Role of External Financial Support

Annex 1: Empirical Analysis Methodology

References.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781475535792

1475535791