Iqtisadi: Middle East Economy

Iqtisadi: Middle East Economy

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

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What's happening in the Oil Markets?

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Senior Research Fellow Paul Rivlin analyzes recent trends in the global energy markets and how they reflect, and influence, regional events in the Middle East.

The Saudi Sheikh Up

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Paul Rivlin analyzes the economic factors behind the political shifts in Saudi Arabia.

Kurdistan’s Economic Woes

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Paul Rivlin analyzes the consequences of the recent KRG loss of oil fields in the Kirkuk region following the September 2017 independence referendum.

The Qatar Crisis

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Senior Research Fellow Paul Rivlin examines the Qatar crisis and the potential economic ramifications for Qatar.

The Crisis in Gaza

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MDC Senior Researcher Paul Rivlin explains the evolving social and economic conditions in the Gaza Strip, using several recently released reports that provide new data on recent developments.

Turkey's Economy is Paying the Price

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Paul Rivlin explains how Turkey's economic growth has slowed after 2008, due in part to the flagging pace of reform that had been designed to move Turkey towards European Union membership.

The Egyptian Economy: The Plot Thickens

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Senior Research Fellow Paul Rivlin explains how an extremely inefficient economy, widespread poverty, and demographic growth have led to inflation in the aftermath of the devaluation of the Egyptian pound, this time by 32.5 percent against the US dollar.