Qatar (RLE Economy of Middle East)

Name: Qatar (RLE Economy of Middle East)
Brand: Routledge
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By Ragaei El Mallakh

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No region in the world has seen so much development activity in the last ten years as the Gulf area. Since 'black gold' catapulted the oil-producing countries into the limelight of the international political and economic scene, there has been a proliferation of studies on the larger exporting states. However, many of the so-called 'small countries' have been neglected in this exercise. This book presents the first detailed examination of the bases and extent of economic development in Qatar and considers the need to translate the petroleum-generated growth into viable, self-sustained development. Qatar, though not one of the oil 'giants', was first in the field of oil development and exhibits a number of special features not shared by its Gulf neighbours: for example in pre-oil boom days it was already in advance of many other Gulf states in the field of education; it has a modest agriculture sector and there is a comparatively strong attachment to the land; and finally it has played an important role in OPEC as a member of the 'moderate price' camp. The individual chapters trace the development of the oil industry, outline public financing and economic policy and sketch the issues involved in industrialisation, absorptive capacity and agricultural development. Examination is made of the social and physical infrastructure as well as money and banking, and the international linkages in trade, foreign aid, economic cooperation efforts and investment opportunities are elucidated. Planners in Qatar know that their revenue base in petroleum is finite, and thus investment of present surplus needs careful planning. The book therefore also outlines current government priorities and suggests areas for future investments.

Product details

Edition:: 1
Number of Pages:: 188
Release Date:: 2014-11-17
Publication Date:: 2014-11-17
Publisher:: Routledge
Languages:: Original: English
ISBN10:: 113881007X
ISBN13:: 9781138810075
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:: [email protected]
Weight:: 452 g
Height:: 161 cm
Width:: 240 cm
Thickness:: 15 cm

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