Iqtisadi: Middle East Economy

Iqtisadi: Middle East Economy is a monthly publication which provides readers with economic analysis of the Middle East, its key players, and events affecting its marketplaces and societies. Iqtisadi is published once a month in both English and Hebrew. It is edited by Dr. Paul Rivlin and Dr. Joel Parker.

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Ethiopia: Economic Development in a Harsh Environment: Part 2

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June 30, 2019

The second part of this review of Ethiopia’s economic development examines the strengths and weaknesses of the policies followed and the institutions established in recent years and compares them with the development policies adopted in East Asia.

Ethiopia: Economic Development in a Harsh Environment: Part 1

Date

May 30, 2019

Paul Rivlin analyzes the ongoing economic challenges faced by Ethiopia.

The Oil Market Swings: Shale and Geo-politics

Date

May 1, 2019

Paul Rivlin analyzes possible future directions for the global oil market, against the backdrop of ongoing geopolitical developments in the Middle East and elsewhere.

China: Economy, Energy and the Middle East

Date

March 28, 2019

Paul Rivlin analyzes the economic background of China's involvement in the Middle East.

Tunisia 2019: The Success and Failures of the Arab Spring

Date

February 28, 2019

Paul Rivlin analyzes the economic challenges facing Tunisia, a country which many have claimed represents perhaps the sole success story of the 'Arab Spring.'

The Middle East economy in the last decade

Date

January 31, 2019

Paul Rivlin analyzes the problematic economic trends in the Middle East, which in part contributed to the 2011 Arab Spring.

Oman’s Economic Diversification from Oil and “Omanization” Policies

Date

December 24, 2018

Benjamin Yoel examines the means by which Oman attempts to deal with significant economic challenges.

Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 Economic Reforms in Light of Recently Assertive Foreign Policy Choices

Date

November 25, 2018

Joseph Dubroff analyzes Saudi Arabia's economic performance over King Salman's reign, with an aim to answer how controversial foreign policy choices have affected Saudi economic performance.

The Sanctioned States: Economic Crises in Iran and Turkey

Date

October 24, 2018

Senior Researcher Paul Rivlin analyzes the deep economic effects that sanctions have had on the economies of Turkey and Iran.

Jordan’s Economy at a Crossroads: Part 2

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August 22, 2018

Caleb Esrig argues that Jordan's history of unhealthy fiscal behavior has made tax, subsidy, and spending reform difficult in Jordan, and has left the Kingdom beholden to the political demands of its donors.