Political Economy of the Middle East - POS 424
Studies the major
economies of the Middle East and the
political administrative systems shaping
these economies. The issues addressed
include: the major economic centers in
the Middle East, concentrations of wealth and poverty, redistributive justice, and the
international factors shaping Middle Eastern
politics and economics. Emphasis will be
placed on theories dealing with the role of
the state in shaping economic development
and the difficulties faced when implementing
policy decisions.