The Political Economy of Reforms in Egypt, 1952-2016
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| Rating | : | 4.25 (726 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 9774167945 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 384 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-07-08 |
| Language | : | English |
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Topics covered include agrarian reforms; the Aswan High Dam; the move towards Arab socialism and a planned economy; the reversal of strategy andthe infitah; fiscal, monetary, and exchange-rate policies; consumer subsidies; external debt crises; negotiations between Egypt and international donors and financial institutions; privatization; labor and employment; and poverty and income distribution. What are the long-term structural features of the Egyptian economy? What are the factors that have facilitated or inhibited its performance? This crucial and timely work answers these questions and more by examining the most important economic decisions to have im
He is the author of Egypt: Economic Management in a Period of Transition (1981) and The Egyptian Economy, 1952-2000: Performance, Policies, and Issues (2006).. He has been a consultant to several institutions, including the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, the Islamic Development Bank, USAID, OECD, UNDP and many other leading international and priva
A must read for all those with an interest in the political calculations that underlie the making and implementing of economic polices." Shahid Yusuf, George Washington University School of Business in Washington DC. The Arab world s largest and most populous economy has consistently failed to realize its growth potential and Khalid Ikram explains why. "Written by someone who has had a ringside seat for decades, this fascinating volume is an important contribution not just to the economic history of Egypt, but to the political economy of aid and development, with a surprisingly frank perspective on the role of the Bretton Woods Ins