Capitalism and Egypt; Long Term Solutions and Short term Problems
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This 20 page paper considers the aim of Egypt to join the global economies by embracing capitalism. This has lead to many successes, but the reliance of the economy on tourism for short term hard currency has lead to economic shock in the past. The dichotomy between long and short term aspects of economic policy are discussed with reference to foreign investment, tourism and the privatisation polices. The paper includes 2 graphs and the bibliography cites 18 sources.
Filename: TEegypte.wps

The Mexican Peso Crisis & Clinton's Bailout Plan
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A 4 page look at the Mexican Peso crisis of the 1990's and some of the factors concerning President Bill Clinton's decision to bail Mexico out. A good overview of economic reasons for the devaluation of the Peso is provided and Clinton's plan is criticized based upon available economic research. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Peso.wps

Fundamentalist Pakistan Based on Politics, not Islam
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A 15 page research paper that examines the regime of Pakistan's prime minister, Nawaz Sharif, who recently instituted a fundamentalist Islamic regime in that country. The writer demonstrates that Sharif's real intentions are not religious, but political in their origin and that his policy are in direct opposition to the teachings of Islam. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: Isfund.wps

Reducing Pakistan's National Debt
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A 7 page paper discussing steps Pakistan needs to take in order to reduce its crushing national debt. For more than 25 years, various governments have attempted to grow Pakistan's economy for the benefit of the Pakistani people. The economy grew at a rapid and sustained rate averaging 4.9 percent annually for more than 30 years, but an increasing focus on defense spending and unrealistic taxation policies combined with traditionally low domestic savings rates worked to stall the economy and place undue burden on the Pakistani people. The paper argues that Pakistan needs to decrease import and defense spending, equalize and broaden the tax base, and privatize government industry right away. Bibfliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Pakistand.doc

Economic Diversity in the Persian Gulf Countries
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A 13 page overview of the importance of economic diversification in the Persian Gulf States. Stresses that a move away from an oil-based economy is critical if these countries are to survive. Provides suggestions for alternative economic activities including recycling of natural resources (particularly oil), foreign investments, tourism and technology based innovations. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: Econdive.wps