Making the Tunisian Resurgence

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This book investigates the socioeconomic factors that triggered Tunisia’s "revolution for dignity” and the current issues and challenges facing its economy while suggesting mechanisms and instruments for their resolution. The author begins by analyzing the roots of the revolution and the post-revolution situation from a political sociology perspective and then diagnoses the Tunisian economy before and after the revolution and identifies the multidimensional binding constraints preventing it from escaping the middle-income trap. The book then explores the pillars of an inclusive development strategy that Tunisia should pursue. The emphasis is made on building inclusive institutions, developing a new social contract and reinventing the country's leadership. Beyond the institutional dimension, the author suggests innovative financial channels, discusses the strategy of a successful integration of the Tunisian economy in the global economy as well as the pillars of its transformation into a knowledge-based economy. Front Matter ....Pages i-xxvii The Revolution and the Post-Revolution Political Arena (Mahmoud Sami Nabi)....Pages 1-15 Diagnosing the Tunisian Economy (Mahmoud Sami Nabi)....Pages 17-63 The Economic Reforms’ Agenda and Bottlenecks (Mahmoud Sami Nabi)....Pages 65-78 Toward an Inclusive Development Strategy (Mahmoud Sami Nabi)....Pages 79-92 Unlocking Tunisia’s Economic Potential (Mahmoud Sami Nabi)....Pages 93-110 Daring New Financial Channels for Development and Social Inclusion (Mahmoud Sami Nabi)....Pages 111-141 Tunisia’s Integration in the Global Economy (Mahmoud Sami Nabi)....Pages 143-151 Moving Toward a Knowledge-Based Economy (Mahmoud Sami Nabi)....Pages 153-165 Appendix: Aspects from the History of Tunisia (Mahmoud Sami Nabi)....Pages 167-181 Back Matter ....Pages 183-205