Kuwait, among other gulf countries, is implementing a national program aimed at the gradual replacement of non-Kuwaitis by Kuwaitis over the next years. Around half a million Egyptians are currently working in Kuwait, most of them are males. a) Discuss and illustrate graphically the impact of this program of Kuwaitization, if successfully implemented, on the labour market outcomes in Egypt? b) What are the suggested policies that should be implemented by the government to respond to this labour market challenge?

Kuwait, among other gulf countries, is implementing a national program aimed at the gradual replacement of non-Kuwaitis by Kuwaitis over the next years. Around half a million Egyptians are currently working in Kuwait, most of them are males. a) Discuss and illustrate graphically the impact of this program of Kuwaitization, if successfully implemented, on the labour market outcomes in Egypt? b) What are the suggested policies that should be implemented by the government to respond to this labour market challenge?

Exploring Economics

8th Edition

ISBN:9781544336329

Author:Robert L. Sexton

Publisher:Robert L. Sexton

Chapter16: The Markets For Labor, Capital, And Land

Section: Chapter Questions

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