Population and Development of the Arab Gulf States

This thought-provoking study measures and critically examines the effects that an averageÂpopulation growth rate of 2.8% could have on the development of the Arab Gulf States. ItÂquestions the ability of Gulf governments toÂcontinue providing relatively high standards ofÂeducation, health and employment under conditions of rapid population growth, an undiversified economic base, and a tribal political framework.ÂÂWithin this context, population growth is identified as one important variable that hinders long-term development. The book will appeal to all those interested in the Middle East, demography, development and sociology.