Iran’s long economic journey
The landslide re-election of Iran’s president, Hassan Rouhani, in 2017 reflects the by now familiar pattern of continuity and change ...
When is debt a drag on economic growth?
Is there a tipping point for public indebtedness beyond which growth drops off significantly; and does a build-up of public ...
A sustainable economy for the Arab world
Building a sustainable economy is an urgent imperative for policy-makers, businesses, and citizens throughout the Arab world. This Project Syndicate ...
Shifting commodity markets in a globalised world
Commodity markets have been on a rollercoaster ride in the first two decades of the twenty-first century. A new book, ...
Is the Middle East the world’s most unequal region?
Survey-based estimates suggest that inequality in Middle Eastern countries is not particularly high by historical and international standards. This column ...
Improving market access for Jordanian exports to Europe
As part of its efforts to alleviate the Syrian refugee crisis in Jordan, the European Union has granted a relaxation ...
Highways to growth: the impact of road upgrades on Turkish trade
Investment in transport infrastructure can improve a country’s growth prospects by facilitating trade. This column reports the findings of research ...
MENA firms involved in trade: characteristics and challenges
How do MENA firms participating in international trade compare with their counterparts elsewhere in the world as well as with ...