| Description |
1 online resource (viii, 306 pages) : illustrations, maps |
| Contents |
Cover; Copyright; Contents; Preface; 1. Iraq's lost decades; 2. Population and key macroeconomic variables; 3. Health, poverty, education, and gender issues; 4. Corruption; 5. Political stability and economic development; 6. Oil and gas; 7. Agriculture and the public distribution system; 8. Financial intermediation; 9. State- owned enterprises; 10. Entrepreneurship in post-conflict Iraq; 11. Infrastructure and essential services; 12. International trade and finance; 13. Fiscal, monetary, and exchange rate policy; 14. Iraq in 2025; Bibliography; Index |
| Summary |
This groundbreaking volume offers a comprehensive look at the current state of Iraq's political economy in the aftermath of the US-led overthrow of Saddam Hussein in 2003. Frank R. Gunter describes the unique difficulties facing the modern Iraqi economy and provides detailed recommendations for fostering future economic growth and stability. The book begins with an overview of Iraq's current political, economic, and social status, including discussions of real growth, unemployment, inflation, health, poverty, education, and gender issues. This is followed by a comprehensive look at what the au |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 279-298) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Development -- Business Development.
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Development -- Economic Development.
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Development -- General.
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Government & Business.
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Structural Adjustment.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Public Policy -- Economic Policy.
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Economic history
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Economic policy
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Wirtschaftsentwicklung
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Politische Ökonomie
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| SUBJECT |
Iraq -- Economic conditions -- 1991-
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2001008204
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Iraq -- Economic policy -- 21st century
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Iraq -- Economic conditions -- 21st century
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| Subject |
Iraq
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Irak
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
2012949784 |
| ISBN |
9781849809894 |
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1849809895 |
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1299448275 |
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9781299448278 |
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