| Description |
1 online resource (54 pages) : color illustrations |
| Series |
IMF working paper ; no. 14/135 |
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IMF working paper ; no. 14/135.
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| Contents |
Cover; Contents; I. Introduction; II. A Better Transition; III. Roots of Discontent; IV. Sourcing Growth; Figures; 1. Volume of World Trade Merchandise 1990-2013; V. Transitioning Countries: An Economic Snapshot; VI. Accelerating Growth: Short-term Measures; VII. Longer-Term Reforms for Rapid, Inclusive Development; VIII. Concluding Observations; References |
| Summary |
"Since the onset of the Arab Spring, economic uncertainty in Egypt, Jordan, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia, and Yemen (Arab Countries in Transition, ACTs) has slowed already sluggish growth; worsened unemployment, particularly of youth; undermined business confidence, affected tourist arrivals, and depressed domestic and foreign direct investment. Furthermore, political and social tensions have constrained reform efforts. Assessing policy options as presented in the voluminous literature on the Arab Spring and based on cross-country experience, this paper concludes that sustainable and inclusive growth calls for a two pronged approach: short term measures that revive growth momentum and partially allay popular concerns; complemented with efforts to adjust the public's expectations and prepare the ground for structural reforms that will deliver the desired longer tem performance"--Abstract |
| Notes |
"Middle East and Central Asia"--Page 2 of pdf |
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"July 2014"--Page 2 of pdf |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 42-53) |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from pdf title page (IMF Web site, viewed July 28, 2014) |
| Subject |
Economic development -- Middle East
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Economic stabilization -- Middle East
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Youth -- Employment -- Middle East
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Social security -- Middle East
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Economic development
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Economic stabilization
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Social security
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Youth -- Employment
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Middle East
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Department, issuing body.
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