Qatar (RLE Economy of Middle East) - Development of an Oil Economy (Paperback)

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. First published in 1979.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Routledge Library Editions: The Economy of the Middle East
Release date:	2018
First published:	2017
Authors:	Ragaei El Mallakh
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	184
ISBN-13:	978-1-138-82029-6
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > General Books > Business & Economics > Economics > Economic theory & philosophy Books > Business & Economics > Economics > Political economy Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Area / regional studies > General Books > Humanities > History > Asian / Middle Eastern history > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > General Books > Business & Economics > Economics > International economics > General Books > History > Asian / Middle Eastern history > General
LSN:	1-138-82029-6
Barcode:	9781138820296

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