Al-Shater's economic policies may attract US support, say experts
6 weeks ago by arabist
Or at least what the MB says in DC sounds good...
muslimbrotherhood
economics
6 weeks ago by arabist
The Economic Incoherence of “El Bashmohandis” « salamamoussa
6 weeks ago by arabist
Good post on Shater & MB's weak econ policy.
muslimbrotherhood
EGYPT
economics
6 weeks ago by arabist
US economic model broken, says survey - FT.com
9 weeks ago by arabist
"Fairness was the biggest perceived flaw in the economic model"
economics
9 weeks ago by arabist
Muslim Brotherhood Looks West in Bid to Revive Egyptian Economy - WSJ.com
february 2012 by arabist
Good piece on MB and economics.
muslimbrotherhood
economics
Egypt
february 2012 by arabist
EU opens door to 'debt relief' for North African states
february 2012 by arabist
"would turn debt relief into an incentive to adopt EU political norms, alongside threats to withdraw support for states accused of oppression or grave human rights violations."
eu
economics
arabspring
february 2012 by arabist
Egypt Expects IMF Loan Deal - WSJ.com
february 2012 by arabist
At 1.2% interest rate!
Egypt
economics
february 2012 by arabist
The Islamists, the Economy, and the People - Opinion - Ahram Online
february 2012 by arabist
The Islamists, the Economy, and the People via @ahramonline
muslimbrotherhood
Egypt
economics
february 2012 by arabist
Arab spring economies: Unfinished business | The Economist
february 2012 by arabist
Long pieces on post-uprising economies.
ArabSpring
economics
february 2012 by arabist
King of Morocco to be biggest benefactor of EU trade agreement - Telegraph
february 2012 by arabist
This is why the king can't be in business.
morocco
economics
february 2012 by arabist
The GOP Brotherhood of Egypt - Egypt - Salon.com
january 2012 by arabist
On MB's econ policy.
muslimbrotherhood
economics
Egypt
january 2012 by arabist
How Hayek helped us to find capitalism’s flaws - FT.com
january 2012 by arabist
By Occupy London.
economics
january 2012 by arabist
L'influence tacite du libre marché sur les révolutions arabes - LeMonde.fr
january 2012 by arabist
Hernando de Soto, with another Bouazizi-as-freemarket-symbol argument.
bouazizi
tunisia
economics
arabrevolution
freemarket
january 2012 by arabist
ElBaradei unveils own crisis plan for Egypt’s economy | Al-Masry Al-Youm
january 2012 by arabist
Pretty good plan to start with.
ElBaradei
Egypt
economics
january 2012 by arabist
Tunisia's Economic Challenges - Carnegie
december 2011 by arabist
Report by Lahcen Achy.
tunisia
economics
december 2011 by arabist
A Theory of “Late Rentierism” in the Arab States of the Gulf
december 2011 by arabist
By Matthew Gray [PDF]
Gulf
economics
december 2011 by arabist
Analysis: Egypt fiscal crisis to pile pressure on army
december 2011 by arabist
Soon only two months of reserves left.
economics
SCAF
Egypt
december 2011 by arabist
Egypt Pays Record Nine-Month Yield as IMF Approach ‘Late’ - Bloomberg
november 2011 by arabist
Interest rates through the roof, increasing cost of borrowing.
Egypt
economics
november 2011 by arabist
Mike Bloomberg's Marie Antoinette Moment | Matt Taibbi | Rolling Stone
november 2011 by arabist
Fuck you, Bloomberg.
economics
november 2011 by arabist
Panic of the Plutocrats - NYTimes.com
october 2011 by arabist
Krugmon on the insane reaction to the Occupy Wall St. movement.
economics
october 2011 by arabist
Mubarak’s Odious Debts - Saifedean Ammous - Project Syndicate
october 2011 by arabist
I think this argument is wrong, most of Egypt's debt is not foreign.
Egypt
economics
october 2011 by arabist
Egypt firms struggle as political uncertainty hits economy
september 2011 by arabist
Good piece on business impact of wobbly transition.
Egypt
economics
september 2011 by arabist
G-8, Lenders Mobilize $38B for Arab Spring - Bloomberg
september 2011 by arabist
But when will it deliver?
arabspring
economics
september 2011 by arabist
Jobs Will Follow a Strengthening of the Middle Class - NYTimes.com
september 2011 by arabist
Check out the chart here.
economics
september 2011 by arabist
Egypt’s Economic Woes | The Weekly Standard
august 2011 by arabist
Poor reporting - most stats cited are out of date.
Egypt
economics
august 2011 by arabist
Egypt’s Brothers need an economic policy - FT.com
july 2011 by arabist
Well they do have some ideas.
economics
muslimbrothers
july 2011 by arabist
10 Egypt Positives - Egypt - Zawya
june 2011 by arabist
Some good signs about the economy.
economics
egypt
june 2011 by arabist
Review & Outlook: Egypt's Backward Turn - WSJ.com
june 2011 by arabist
The Rand-Hayek view of subsidy spending.
egypt
economics
june 2011 by arabist
FT.com - Time to stop propping up Egypt’s currency
june 2011 by arabist
Khairi Abaza says devalue the pound now, and don't trust SCAF.
egypt
economics
june 2011 by arabist
The Arab World in Transition: Assessing the Economic Impact
may 2011 by arabist
Report on Arab economies.
economics
revolution
may 2011 by arabist
Matthew Kaminski: Searching for Hayek in Cairo - WSJ.com
april 2011 by arabist
Interviewing Gamal's partner to make the case for capitalism is hardly a wise move - except perhaps to WSJ readers.
egypt
economics
april 2011 by arabist
Egypt GDRs Slide as Bourse Debacle Threatens ‘Pariah’ Status - Businessweek
march 2011 by arabist
Reopen this stock market - and let the cards fall where they may.
egypt
economics
from delicious
march 2011 by arabist
Morocco royals to lower bank stake amid protests | Reuters
march 2011 by arabist
This is interesting, particularly as there are suspicions of funny business with the loans the bank has made to other royally owned companies.
morocco
economics
from delicious
march 2011 by arabist
FT.com / Comment / Opinion - Prepare for a shock from the Middle East
february 2011 by arabist
Mohamed El-Erian predicts stagflation.
economics
from delicious
february 2011 by arabist
Q&A with Ahmed Galal: The tough yet bright road ahead for Egypt's economy | Al-Masry Al-Youm: Today's News from Egypt
february 2011 by arabist
Previously Galal was largely seen as a neo-liberal, his think-tank was backed by Gamal. Now focuses on social side of things too.
economics
egypt
from delicious
february 2011 by arabist
Syria Comment » Archives » “What Does the Future Hold for Syrian Economists?” By Samir Aita
february 2011 by arabist
Interesting post by Samir Aita.
syria
economics
from delicious
february 2011 by arabist
Planet Money: Egypt's Military Inc. [podcast]
february 2011 by arabist
From NPR's excellent Planet Money, a look at the business of Egypt's military.
military
economics
egypt
from delicious
february 2011 by arabist
Planet Money: Egypt's Military Inc. [podcast]
february 2011 by arabist
From NPR's excellent Planet Money, a look at the business of Egypt's military.
military
economics
egypt
from delicious
february 2011 by arabist
Resentment Finds a Target In Ahmed Ezz - NYTimes.com
february 2011 by arabist
In which I am quoted, arguing that while Ezz may be guilty, he is also being scapegoated.
egypt
economics
corruption
#jan25
from delicious
february 2011 by arabist
Inji Amr on surviving Egypt's economic revolution
february 2011 by arabist
Great, patriotic economic advice.
egypt
#jan25
economics
from delicious
february 2011 by arabist
Tunisia unrest hits Egypt stocks, currency, debt - Markets & Companies - Business - Ahram Online
january 2011 by arabist
Egypt stock market and pound drops to record lows on Tunisia contagion effect.
tunisia
egypt
economics
from delicious
january 2011 by arabist
Muez i Diin Street » Blog Archive » Building the Next Generation of Arab Thinkers: Notes on FIKR9
december 2010 by arabist
George Weyman has some interesting insights from Fikr9 forum.
youth
economics
from delicious
december 2010 by arabist
Matt Taibbi: Courts Helping Banks Screw Over Homeowners | Rolling Stone Politics
november 2010 by arabist
Matt Taibbi's latest on the US housing bubble scandal.
economics
from delicious
november 2010 by arabist
Gulf states aim to go beyond oil - which sectors have real economic potential?
november 2010 by arabist
EIU paper on economic diversification.
eiu
economics
oil
from delicious
november 2010 by arabist
Harvard Mena: “GLOBAL ECONOMY” IN THE MIDDLE EAST
november 2010 by arabist
This talk on Nov. 19 at Harvard looks interesting.
economics
academia
event
from delicious
november 2010 by arabist
More than 18 Million Jobs Needed! « iMFdirect – The IMF Blog
october 2010 by arabist
In non-oil importing Arab countries.
economics
from delicious
october 2010 by arabist
“The Sin is Syria’s Low Wages,” by Ehsani
october 2010 by arabist
In-depth discussion of wages in Syria.
syria
economics
from delicious
october 2010 by arabist
Why taxes are low in the Middle East | Brian Whitaker
september 2010 by arabist
It's about the relationship between the people and the state.
economics
september 2010 by arabist
BBC - Adam Curtis Blog: LET THEM EAT PLASTIC
august 2010 by arabist
Curtis, always fantastic, on credit.
economics
august 2010 by arabist
AFP: Ramallah boom belies fragility of Palestinian economy
may 2010 by arabist
"If for some reason foreign aid should suddenly stop or diminish, government spending would slump and the economy would simply go back to zero," says Nasser Abdelkarim of Bir Zeit university's economics department.
israel/palestine
economics
may 2010 by arabist
FT.com / Middle East - Morocco counts cost of recession overseas
april 2010 by arabist
Slowdown in remittances.
Morocco
economics
april 2010 by arabist
Egypt Sells $1.5 Billion of Bonds in International Debt Markets - BusinessWeek
april 2010 by arabist
Not what you expect in a country whose next two years are uncertain.
Egypt
economics
april 2010 by arabist
Aladdin Elaasar: Is Egypt's Economy in Crisis? (The Huffington Post)
march 2010 by arabist
This guy is a clown - practically every stat in this article is either wrong or out of date.
Egypt
economics
march 2010 by arabist
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