Middle East and North Africa Economic Monitor, October 2018: A New Economy in Middle East and North Africa

Arezki, Rabah; Mottaghi, Lili; Barone, Andrea; Fan, Rachel Yuting; Harb, Amani Abou; Karasapan, Omer; Matsunaga, Hideki; Nguyen, Ha Minh; Soyres, François de

doi:10.1596/978-1-4648-1367-2

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“…In 2011, the Lebanese population was estimated at 5,202,343 inhabitants, and reached 6,848,925 in 2018 ( The World Bank. Lebanon, 2020 ) following the inflow of Syrian refugees escaping their country embattled since early 2012 ( Arezki et al, 2018 ), further increasing the burden on Lebanon.…”

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“…The sudden rise in population size, coupled with a dysfunctional system, affected several sectors, particularly the economy, health, and education. Consequently, the World Bank recently downgraded Lebanon from a high-income to upper-middle-income country ( Arezki et al, 2018 ). Many Lebanese have lost their jobs or seen their businesses slow down or go bankrupt.…”

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Mental Health Outcomes of the COVID-19 Pandemic and a Collapsing Economy: Perspectives from a Developing Country

Salameh

Hajj

Badro

et al. 2020

Psychiatry Research

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Highlights Mental health issues are frequently underestimated in developing countries, although they are expected to be highly prevalent, particularly in the context of a severe socio-economic crisis and political instability. Fear of COVID-19 and fear of poverty were independently associated with higher stress and anxiety, while family satisfaction and financial wellness were linked to lower stress. Combined fear of COVID-19 and financial distress were associated with further stress and anxiety.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Mental Health Outcomes of the COVID-19 Pandemic and a Collapsing Economy: Perspectives from a Developing Country

Salameh

Hajj

Badro

et al. 2020

Psychiatry Research

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“…According to the 2018 World Bank Report, economic conditions in the region are affected by oil prices. However, regional economic growth is forecasted to improve modestly, with an average growth of 2.6% in 2019–2020 (Arezki et al , 2018). Drine (2013) has divided the MENA region into three economic groups: Oil-producing countries, including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the UAE, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Libya, Iraq and Algeria, where oil contributes about 36% of the GDP. Countries integrated into the global economy and heavily reliant on tourism for economic growth and job creation, including Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Syria, Palestine and Tunisia. Countries affected by serious issues resulting from inadequate economic and social structures, including Sudan, Yemen and Djibouti. …”

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Entrepreneurship research in the Middle East and North Africa: trends, challenges, and sustainability issues

Aljuwaiber

2020

JEEE

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Purpose This paper aims to offer a wider examination of the research concerning entrepreneurship characteristics in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region via a review of recent studies relevant to this topic. Research publications concerning entrepreneurship within the MENA region evidence growing interest in this field of study, with the potential to boost and drive future economic development and growth. This focus within entrepreneurship research is because of the economic development in the region, which is becoming increasingly important for policymakers and businesses. Design/methodology/approach The author performed a systematic literature review to produce robust information about entrepreneurship in the MENA region, followed by a thematic analysis to identify key research themes within each category. Findings Despite the growth in entrepreneurship research in the MENA region, research on certain factors is lacking. An analysis of 271 studies published between 2009 and 2019 identifies 9 main research categories, within which 30 themes have attracted significant academic attention. Female entrepreneurship and gender, youth entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship behaviour and orientation are the three key categories influencing perspectives on entrepreneurship in the MENA region. This study highlights research gaps and provides recommendations to guide future research on the sustainable development of entrepreneurship in the MENA region. Originality/value This paper highlights trends in entrepreneurship research amongst scholars within the MENA region and suggests paths for future research efforts.

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“…This is why it has been anticipated that COVID‐19 will have an impact on the travel and tourism sector in the Middle East states. However, Arezki and Nguyen (2020) emphasize that the Middle East countries are likely to restrict tourism from China in two critical ways. The first way will be implemented through the pull factor as the Middle East economies are all set to ban the travel from China.…”

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When China sneezes, middle east states get the cold

Rakshit

2020

J Public Affairs

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The main objective of this study is to extend an economic perspective on the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic in the Middle East economies. The COVID-19 pandemic, which was initially considered as a Chinese-centric problem, has now affected more than 200 countries worldwide. The impact of the virus on human sufferings is unaccountable. However, economists consider the repercussion of the outbreak as contagious economically as it has been medically. Throughout this paper, we mainly address a few important research questions about the economic aspects of COVID-19. We further highlight three critical channels through which the economic effect of the outbreak can be assessed. Finally, we explain the case of Middle East states and demonstrate the pathways that explain the economic repercussion of this global pandemic on the region. We conclude the paper by providing a few policy recommendations for the Middle East economies to fight the crisis.

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Middle East and North Africa Economic Monitor, October 2018: A New Economy in Middle East and North Africa

Cited by 13 publications

References 2 publications

Mental Health Outcomes of the COVID-19 Pandemic and a Collapsing Economy: Perspectives from a Developing Country

Mental Health Outcomes of the COVID-19 Pandemic and a Collapsing Economy: Perspectives from a Developing Country

Entrepreneurship research in the Middle East and North Africa: trends, challenges, and sustainability issues

When China sneezes, middle east states get the cold

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