Jordan’s Political Economy

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Jordan’s Political Economy

Jordan has largely weathered the regional tumult of the Arab Spring, but underlying economic class disparity and uneven development across the country remain pressing issues.

By Marc Lynch

Published on Feb 18, 2016

Source: Project on Middle East Political Science

Jordan has seen tremendous change in recent decades. However, investment in infrastructure and the revitalization of the country has been uneven. Carnegie’s Marc Lynch discusses economic development and the effects of the Arab Spring in Jordan with Jillian Schwedler.

This interview was originally posted at the Project on Middle East Political Science.

About the Author

Marc Lynch

Former Nonresident Senior Fellow, Middle East Program

Marc Lynch was a nonresident senior fellow in Carnegie’s Middle East Program where his work focuses on the politics of the Arab world.

Recent Work

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Political Reform Democracy Economy Civil Society Middle East Jordan

Carnegie does not take institutional positions on public policy issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carnegie, its staff, or its trustees.

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