Economic Development in Saudi Arabia.
The changing political situation in the Middle East poses challenges for the economies of the region, and some see none more vulnerable to collapse than Saudi Arabia's. Yet as this study demonstrates, the fundamentals of the Kingdom's economy are relatively robust, as over three quarters o...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Hoboken :
Taylor and Francis,
2012.
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| Series: | Durham modern Middle East and Islamic world series.
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| Summary: | The changing political situation in the Middle East poses challenges for the economies of the region, and some see none more vulnerable to collapse than Saudi Arabia's. Yet as this study demonstrates, the fundamentals of the Kingdom's economy are relatively robust, as over three quarters of GDP is accounted for by the non-oil sector, and impressive modern industries have been established, notably in petrochemicals. The financial system functions well, and despite substantial government debts, there is low inflation and currency stability. The private sector increasingly drives the economy, alt. |
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| Item Description: | The Saudi Arabian electricity industry: regulatory and organisational development. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (209 pages) |
| ISBN: | 9781136132742 1136132740 |
| Source of Description, Etc. Note: | Source of description: Print version record. |