Overview

First published in 1960, The Economy of Israel presents a critical account of the first ten years of Israeli economy. The book starts with a short description of the physical nature of the country and an examination of the Zionist ideas which played a decisive role in the formation of Israel. Part I of the book surveys the economy of Israel and traces the significant features of its development between 1948 and 1958. Part II is not a photograph of Israel’s exchange regulations at one particular date, but an eclectic account of the variable features of a flexible system that had but one constant factor, namely, the absence at any time of an effective unitary exchange rate. Part III of the book contains some general observations that are largely speculative. The book concludes with an examination of the prospects of Israel’s economy with special reference to the charitable aid which has provided it with its life blood during the first decade. This is an important historical account for scholars and researchers of economics, Middle East economics, and history of Israel.

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Author:   Alex Rubner
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.775kg
ISBN:  

9781032676746

ISBN 10:   1032676744
Pages:   330
Publication Date:   28 February 2024
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Preface Major Statistical Tables Glossary of Hebrew and Technical Terms Introduction Part I 1. The Tenets of Zionism 2. Israel: Some Descriptive Data 3. A Political Guide: 1917 – 1959 4. An Economic Chronology: 1948-1958 5. National Income, Balance of Payments, and Capital Formation 6. The Histadruth 7. Foreign Exchange Controls 8. The Cost-of-Living Index 9. Price and Physical Controls 10. Six Central Themes 11. The Non-Farming Sectors 12. The Money Market 13. Agricultural Policy 14. Irrigation Part II 15. The Five Standards of the IL 16. The Israeli Concept of Value- Added 17. The Structure of the Foreign Currency Controls 18. The Aims of the Foreign Currency Controls 19. A Classification of Exchange Rates 20. Tozereth Haaretz 21. Imports 22. Exports 23. Devaluation Part III 24. A Summary 25. Multiple Rates and Political Democracy 26. Israel and other Underdeveloped Countries 27 A Glimpse into Israel's Future Appendices Bibliography Index

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