Publication

This brief examines economic development and policies in Egypt, Jordan, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia and Yemen since the beginning of the Arab Spring revolts in 2011. The author argues that although political turmoil has dominated economic decision-making in these countries since the Arab Spring, there are signs that their economies will turn around in 2014. However, he also says that to ensure sustained economic growth, the Arab transition countries must reform their economies so they are more market-oriented and allow the private sector to take a leading role.