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This paper examines the political economy and consequences of industrial policy in the MENA region. It shows that, unlike in many other regions, industrial policy in MENA developed within the context of a strong \u201csocial contract\u201d between government and the people. Although industrial development was an objective, it at times took a backseat to other goals such as social transformation and economic redistribution\u2014influencing not only the types and success of industrial policies adopted, but also the balance of power among interest groups.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Abstract:The claim that industrial policy has become a thing of the past is largely exaggerated. 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