The economy of Iraq : oil, wars, destruction of development and prospects, 1950-2010
"The Economy of Iraq: Oil, Wars, Destruction of Development and Prospects, 1950–2010" by Abbas Alnasrawi offers a comprehensive analysis of Iraq's economic evolution over six decades. Alnasrawi examines the pivotal role of oil revenue in shaping the nation's development, detailing the impact of the Iran-Iraq War and the invasion of Kuwait on its economic trajectory. The book delves into the development policies under the monarchy, the early years of the republic, and the Baath Party's national development plans. It also assesses the destructive consequences of the Iran-Iraq War and the invasion of Kuwait, concluding with an evaluation of Iraq's economic development up to 1990 and prospects for the future. This in-depth examination provides valuable insights for students of Middle Eastern economics, international relations, and development studies
Print Book, English, 1994
Greenwood Press, Westport, Conn., 1994