From the 'politic' to the 'economic': has economic reform succeeded in the Arab world?
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A study was conducted to analyze possible successes in economic reform initiatives in the Arab world. The study also analyzed the possibility of a more democratic state in the Arab world to support the success of economic reforms. Results indicated that economic reform remains stagnant within the state between liberalizing and statist elites. Several factors have contributed to this dilemma, including political opposition, unique nature of Arab kinship and tribal relationship, and timidness of the private sector.
Publication Name: Journal of Developing Areas
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0022-037X
Year: 1998
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Structural adjustment and rural development: inferences from a Belizean village
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The influence of International Monetary Fund (IMF) presence and its structural adjustment programs at the multilateral and national levels as they affected the Stann Creek district residents in Belize was analyzed. The structural adjustment in Stann Creek, Belize has caused stratification and a decline in food production self-sufficiency since numerous farmers opted for other livelihoods instead of their traditional commercial food production.
Publication Name: Journal of Developing Areas
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0022-037X
Year: 1992
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Trade, growth, and liberalization: the Indian experience, 1977-1989
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The economic liberalization policy in India covering the period 1977-1989 is analyzed with respect to its effect on four factors, namely, exports, growth, investment and industrial production. Previous to this 12-year period, the country had adopted an import-substitution policy with disastrous results. The new policy has proven to be wise one as it has exerted a positive influence on economic performance.
Publication Name: Journal of Developing Areas
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0022-037X
Year: 1995
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