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Professor Jared Rubin has authored two superb books, “Rulers, Religion and Riches” and “How the World Became Rich”. He joined my podcast, to discuss:

- Why did the Middle East Fall Behind?
- What caused the shift to Scriptural Literalism?
- What explains the Rise and Decline of Sufism?
- How important was Wahhabism and Saudi Petrodollars?
- Why were Liberalising Reforms Short-Lived?
- Why has Digital Technology been More Disruptive in MENA?
- What’s Constraining Middle East Economic Growth?

What caused the Islamic Revival? Professor Jared Rubin

The Making of the Modern Muslim State: Professor Malika Zeghal

Microcredit used to be regarded as a tool that, by funding the creation and expansion of microenterprises, could help lift households out of poverty. However, in recent years, the notion that microfinance is a “miracle cure” has been subject to intense debate. Ralph De Haas, EBRD’s Head of Research, author of numerous publications on microcredit including ‘Microcredit: neither miracle nor mirage’ helps us shed light on this complex issue.

Pocket Economics: Microfinance

What is behavioural development economics? How does it help us resolve key puzzles, and tackle urgent problems?

My guest is Dr Gautam Rao, Assistant Professor in Economics at Harvard

We discuss his chapter, which you can read here: https://economics.mit.edu/files/16499

To learn more about his research, click here: https://gautam-rao.com/

"Behavioural Development Economics": Dr Gautam Rao

Dr. Jamal Badawi - Economic System Of Islam - Muslim Contribution To Mathematics & Physics

Juma
30.08.2019
Mufti Yusuf Suliman 
of Pretoria

Islamic Economic System 30.08.2019 - Mufti Yusuf Suliman

Dr Alice Evans and leading experts discuss growth, governance, & gender inequalities.

Alice is a Senior Lecturer at King's College London, and Faculty Associate at the Harvard Kennedy School.

"Behavioural Development Economics": Dr Gautam Rao

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