Political economy of the Arab revolutions: analysis and prospect

Introduction



Sudden changes experienced by the countries south and east of
Mediterranean surprised all observers. The surprise was all
greater than these countries have relatively more resilient to the crisis
all other parts of the world. Behind the appearances and
good macroeconomic performance of all countries in the region
suffer from the same symptoms, explaining the unexpected diffusion
revolutions and democratic demands. These savings are
characterized by a polarization of some sectors, employment rates
among the lowest in the world, a rentier resource management and
conduct corruption and organized by clan oligarchies in power
whether or not involving the military. Above all, an increase
considerable level of education since decolonization results
by under-employment of graduates and expatriation rates abnormally
high skilled.