Description
An indispensable study of the Egyptian economy from 1952 to the present day
About the Author
Khalid Ikram has been associated with Egypt's economic development for forty years, including as director of the World Bank's Egypt department. He has been a consultant to several institutions, including the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, the Islamic Development Bank, USAID, OECD, UNDP and many other leading international and private institutions. He is the author of Egypt: Economic Management in a Period of Transition (1981) and The Egyptian Economy, 1952-2000: Performance, Policies, and Issues (2006).
Reviews
"Written by someone who has had a ringside seat for decades, this fascinating volume is an important contribution not just to the economic history of Egypt, but to the political economy of aid and development, with a surprisingly frank perspective on the role of the Bretton Woods Institutions." Ehtisham Ahmad, University of Bonn and London School of Economics"This book is not only a major analytical contribution toward understanding the Egyptian political economy, but also provides a template for assessing policy challenges in other developing countries, particularly in the Middle East." Zubair Iqbal, Middle East Institute, Washington DC."This volume provides the cogent and deeply informed analysis that Egypt s development deserves but has rarely received. The Arab world s largest and most populous economy has consistently failed to realize its growth potential and Khalid Ikram explains why. A must read for all those with an interest in the political calculations that underlie the making and implementing of economic polices." Shahid Yusuf, George Washington University School of Business in Washington DC
Book Information
ISBN 9789774167942
Author Khalid Ikram
Format Hardback
Page Count 384
Imprint The American University in Cairo Press
Publisher The American University in Cairo Press