The Political Economy of Market Reform in Jordan

This volume moves beyond traditional studies of Jordan's politics to explore the interplay between politics and economy. Examining the phenomenon of market reform in the developing world, Timothy J. Piro assesses the state's contradictory impulses toward privatization and continued state intervention in the economy. Drawing on a wealth of primary materials, the author illuminates the kingdom's unique politics and argues that market reform is dependent on domestic rather than international political structures. Author Biography: Timothy J. Piro, who received his Ph.D. in political science from the George Washington University, is the author of over two dozen articles on Middle East politics.