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The Economy of Iraq: Oil, Wars, Destruction of Development and Prospects, 1950-2010
Author(s): Abbas Alnasrawi (Author)
- Publisher: Praeger (UK)
- Publication Date: 23 Mar. 1994
- Language: English
- Print length: 208 pages
- ISBN-10: 0313291861
- ISBN-13: 9780313291869
Book Description
The discussion begins with the burst of Iraq’s oil industry and the development policies under the monarchy. Subsequent chapters highlight development planning during the first ten years of the republic, the development plans of the ruling Baath party, the distructive consequences of the Iran-Iraq war and the recent invasion of Kuwait, and the future of the Iraqi economy to the year 2010. This in-depth examination puts this subject into a manageable context for students of the Middle East, multinational oil, Third World development, and international relations.
Editorial Reviews
Review
.,.”a well-documented survey of the economic history of Iraq since 1950. A book rich in details.”-Journal of Energy and Development
?…a comprehensive study of the political economy of modern Iraq. This book is valuable for both the specialist and nonspecialist alike. Researchers, diplomats, and journalists seeking to understand the complex issues and problems related to Iraq ought to read The Economy of Iraq.?-Digest of Middle East Studies
?…a well-documented survey of the economic history of Iraq since 1950. A book rich in details.?-Journal of Energy and Development
?Alnasrawi’s important study will no doubt become a classic in the all too rapidly growing literature on policy failure in the developing world. His study presents a sophisticated and fascinating account of the damage a reckless regime can inflict. It should be on the shelf of anyone wishing to look beyond the headlines and understand what really went wrong in Iraq.?-Middle East Studies Association Bulletin
?The book provides good background on the early history of oil development with discussion of concession agreements, pricing arrangements, and the resulting growth of output leading ultimately to nationalism of the industry, establishment of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), and the pricing revolution of 1973.?-Choice
…”a comprehensive study of the political economy of modern Iraq. This book is valuable for both the specialist and nonspecialist alike. Researchers, diplomats, and journalists seeking to understand the complex issues and problems related to Iraq ought to read The Economy of Iraq.”-Digest of Middle East Studies
…”a well-documented survey of the economic history of Iraq since 1950. A book rich in details.”-Journal of Energy and Development
“The book provides good background on the early history of oil development with discussion of concession agreements, pricing arrangements, and the resulting growth of output leading ultimately to nationalism of the industry, establishment of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), and the pricing revolution of 1973.”-Choice
“Alnasrawi’s important study will no doubt become a classic in the all too rapidly growing literature on policy failure in the developing world. His study presents a sophisticated and fascinating account of the damage a reckless regime can inflict. It should be on the shelf of anyone wishing to look beyond the headlines and understand what really went wrong in Iraq.”-Middle East Studies Association Bulletin
