Download or read book Aid and Power in the Arab World written by J. Harrigan and published by Springer. This book was released on 2009-02-25 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book looks at the provision of finance in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) by the IMF and World Bank in return for economic liberalization, exploring the political motivations of funding and geo-politics in recipients. The effectiveness of funding is questioned, with evidence from four MENA countries.