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With Saudi Arabia Being Of Immense Importance Both Politically And Economically In The Middle East, This Book Provides A Much Needed, Broad Ranging Survey Of The Development Of The Saudi Economy From The 1960s To The Present Day. Written By A Highly Reputable Author, The Book Includes An Analysis Of How Political And Social Factors Have Shaped Policy, And How The Saudi State Is Coping With The Dynamics Of A Rapidly Changing Economic And Political Situation. Introduction -- Laying The Basis For Development, 1962-70 -- Planning For Transformation, 1970-85 -- Constrained Development, 1985-2000 -- Attitudes Of The Business Elite, 1970-2000 -- Planning For Reform, 2000-6 -- The Record Of Reform: Progress, Constraints And Requirements. Tim Niblock With Monica Malik. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [232]-247) And Index.