"This groundbreaking volume offers a comprehensive look at the current state of Iraq's political economy in the aftermath of the US-led overthrow of Saddam Hussein in 2003. Frank R. Gunter describes the unique difficulties facing the modern Iraqi economy and provides detailed recommendations for...

1. Iraq's lost decades -- 2. Population and key macroeconomic variables -- 3. Health, poverty, education, and gender issues -- 4. Corruption -- 5. Political stability and economic development -- 6. Oil and gas -- 7. Agriculture and the public distribution system -- 8. Financial intermediation --...

Contents: Preface -- 1. Iraq's lost decades -- 2. Population and key macroeconomic variables -- 3. Health, poverty, education, and gender issues -- 4. Corruption -- 5. Preventing Al Qaeda 3.0 -- 6. Domestic and international politics -- 7. Oil and gas -- 8. Agriculture and the environment -- 9....