Natural Resource Abundance, Growth, and Diversification in the Middle East and North Africa : the Effects of Natural Resources and the Role of Policies.

MENA is one of the richest regions in the world in terms of natural resources: it holds more than 60 percent of the world?s proven oil reserves, mostly located in the Gulf region, and nearly half of gas reserves. Oil represents 80-85 percent of merchandise exports in the region, making it highly dep...

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Main Author: Diop, Ndiame
Other Authors: Marotta, Daniela, De Melo, Jaime
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington : World Bank Publications, 2012.
Series:Directions in development.
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