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Israel: How Does the Economic Miracle Able to Happen?
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Abstract
This paper primarily discusses the policies implemented by the Mapai party and the Likud party during Israel's economic transition from the statism stage to the neoliberalism stage. The study focuses on the impact of these policies on the economy and investigates how economic conditions influenced political decision-making. Israel has experienced significant economic changes since its founding in 1948, including periods of heavy state intervention in the economy, followed by a shift towards neoliberal policies in later years. To better understand these developments, this study analyzed 23 articles selected from the CNKI database, with a particular focus on the Israeli Economic Stabilization Plan of 1952 and the establishment of the Israel Development Bank in 1954. By examining the content of these articles, the study aimed to identify the effects of these policies on Israeli society and economy. The results provide valuable insights into the historical context and consequences of the policies enacted by both the Mapai and Likud parties, as well as the evolving relationship between politics and economics in the country throughout this transformative period.
Keywords
economic change, economic policy, Israel
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- Volume Title
- Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Economic Management and Green Development
- ISBN (Print)
- 978-1-83558-087-5
- ISBN (Online)
- 978-1-83558-088-2
- Published Date
- 10 November 2023
- Series
- Advances in Economics, Management and Political Sciences
- ISSN (Print)
- 2754-1169
- ISSN (Online)
- 2754-1177
- DOI
- 10.54254/2754-1169/33/20231641
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- 10 November 2023
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