The Political Economy of Saudi Arabia

ISBN-13: 9780415428439 / Angielski / Miękka / 2007 / 280 str.

Tim Niblock; Monica Malik

Opis

With Saudi Arabia being of immense importance both politically and economically in the Middle East, this book provides a much needed, broad ranging survey of the development of the Saudi economy from the 1960s to the present day. Written by a highly reputable author, the book includes an analysis of how political and social factors have shaped policy, and how the Saudi state is coping with the dynamics of a rapidly changing economic and political situation.

Recenzje

"Summing up: Essential." -- P. Clawson, Choice

Spis treści

1. Introduction  2. Laying the Basis for Development, 1962-70  3. Planning for Transformation, 1970-85  4. Constrained Development, 1985-2000  5. Attitudes of the Business Elite, 1970-2000  6. Planning for Reform, 2000-6  7. The Record of Reform: Progress, Constraints and Requirements