Political Economy in the Middle East and North Africa

Auteur

Rachid Mira holds a PhD in Economics from University of Paris Sorbonne and is a research associate at the CEPN (Economic Centre of University Paris Nord Sorbonne). He holds two master's degrees in economic development policy and economic epistemology.

His research focuses on the MENA region with a political economic approach. He has published articles on Algerian industry (telecommunications, industrial vehicles), on the relationship between good governance and growth in the MENA region.

He is also an expert in dangerous goods transport regulations and is IATA-approved. He is an ADR safety advisor and a qualified airport security instructor for the French Civil Aviation Authority.

Texte du rabat

Many countries in the Middle East and North Africa continue to face major economic and political challenges. These economics and political challenges are interdependent, and reform is needed in both spheres if structural, long-lasting change is going to be achieved.

Contenu

Introduction 1. Methodological Approach on The Relationship Between Resource Abundance, Economic Growth and Political Stability in MENA 2. Macroeconomic and Political Settlements of MENA's Countries 3. Rent Seeking and Rent Distributions in MENA 4. Governance and Growth in MENA Region: How to Manage State Capabilities 5. Fiscal Policy and Public Spending in MENA's Countries 6. Public And Private Investment Policies In MENA 7. Employment Policies and Labor Market in MENA's Countries 8. Towards A New Political Economy's Typology in MENA Countries Conclusion Index