Economy & Finance

Economic Effects of the Arab Revolutions: How Can the Transition Be Fostered and Confidence Restored?

The historic events in the Mediterranean Region since January 2011 constitute a true message of hope, on both the political and economic levels.

Islamic Parties in North Africa and the Challenges of Economies in Transition

The Arab revolts that began in December 2011 were fed by a demand for bread, freedom, and social justice. Youth unemployment and widespread economic discontent were also important contributory factors.

Private Equity in the North African Region. Case Study of Morocco, Tunisia and Algeria

Private equity is a key catalyst for growth in terms of job creation, increasing tax revenues, improving SME governance and many other very positive outcomes, all of which could create significant benefits for the region.

Trade Relations among Mediterranean Countries

A standard measure of trade openness (imports plus exports as a share of GDP) shows that MENA countries are more open than the world average but substantially less than East Asia.

The Effects of the Global Financial Crisis and Combined Transition Factors Associated with the Post-Revolutionary Period: The Case of Tunisia

The road out of the ensuing political crisis, which leads past some of the same economic challenges that originated the social revolt, seems for the time being even more uncertain.

A View from the South on the Mediterranean Region

VI Barcelona Euromed Forum

Four plenary sessions address social protection, the importance of social dialogue during transitions, the need for labor market reforms and the fight against corruption and the promotion of transparency.

Turismo ‘alternativo’ en el Magreb: productos que hay que e-modernizar

El marketing turístico incluye sostenibilidad, formación de los profesionales concernidos y adquisición de sitios de Internet.

¿Qué políticas turísticas se deben adoptar en el sur del Mediterráneo tras la ‘Primavera Árabe’?

La dependencia casi total del mercado europeo y el desequilibrio en las relaciones comerciales, son algunas deficiencias estructurales del sector turístico en el sur.

The Crisis of the Welfare State in Northern Mediterranean Countries

The Great Recession has put Welfare States everywhere under considerable strain.

Tourism and Development: The Sustainability of a Myth

The weight of tourism in a country’s economy does not necessarily reflect the country’s importance in the overall Mediterranean tourism industry.

The New Arab Capital: Main Actors and Opportunities for Spanish Companies

The study analyzes the main actors and funds of Arab capital, as well as their investment strategies, with cases of Spanish companies carrying out projects in Arab countries.