The course studies the
economic history of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and intends to understand
MENA’s past and contemporary problems through analyzing economic history, not
only during the postcolonial period, but also during the precolonial and
colonial periods including the contemporary period. The course intends to
examine specific themes that are of great importance for understanding the
economic history of the region through emphasizing state-led development,
economic and political development.
- Teacher: Mehmet Ufuk TUTAN