Affluence and poverty in the Middle East
By: M. Riad El-Ghonemy.
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 1998
Place of publication: London; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 298
Subjects: Poverty -- Middle East.; Income distribution -- Middle East.; Land reform -- Middle East.; Middle East Economic conditions.
Description: This text explores the causes and consequences of the persistent poverty and extreme inequality that have characterized the Middle East. Using extensive empirical evidence the author helps us to understand the impact of co-existing affluence and poverty.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 261-282) and indexes.