Despite its oil wealth, the Middle East and North Africa is economically stagnating.
In this book leading Middle East scholar Robert Springborg discusses the economic future of this region by examining the national and region.
Whether this economic inertia can be overcome or will continue into the indefinite future is a vital question that confronts both the region and the world.
Growth rates are comparatively unfavorable and insufficient to substantially improve citizens\' lives.
Despite its oil wealth, the Middle East and North Africa is economically stagnating