Why West Asia declined

Murat Cizakca

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Abstract: Once considered to be one of the greatest civilizations of earth, Islamic West Asia declined dramatically from the 13th century onward. This article examines this phenomenon and tries to draw some lessons and policy suggestions for the contemporary peoples of the region.

Keywords: West Asia; Islamic world; Indian Ocean; economic decline (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: N15 P48 Z12 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2012-10-11
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