Since the mid 2010s, poverty and inequality in MENA have been accepted as significant if not
severe. Discuss the main reasons and drivers for these facts, AND review key social policy
responses, including after COVID.
You may focus on ONE or TWO low or middle income MENA economies. 2500 words please. Include sources and use havard referencing. I have given a lot of readings and powerpoints to help with this essay.
To achieve top marks :
80+ (First Class)
A mark of 80+ will fulfil the following criteria:
• shows clear evidence of wide and relevant reading and an engagement with the conceptual
issues
• develops a sophisticated and intelligent argument
• shows a rigorous use and a confident understanding of relevant source materials
• achieves an appropriate balance between factual detail and key theoretical issues
• provides evidence of original thinking
A mark of 80+ will fulfil the following criteria:
• shows clear evidence of wide and relevant reading and an engagement with the conceptual
issues
• develops a sophisticated and intelligent argument
• shows a rigorous use and a confident understanding of relevant source materials
• achieves an appropriate balance between factual detail and key theoretical issues
• provides evidence of original thinking