2009-10-27T19:06:10Z 45 2009-11-11T12:00:00Z false true false true false true <p>The current global economic crisis has not subsided.&nbsp; We know a good deal about how it has affected the United States and Western Europe.&nbsp; But how has it affected economic development (or reform processes) elsewhere, if at all?&nbsp; This comparative panel addresses the state of economic development and change in the Middle East, Africa, and China, in the context of the ongoing global economic crisis.&nbsp; Join us!</p> <div>Panel will feature</div> <div>Dr. Bassam Haddad - "Neoliberalism and State-Business Networks in Syria and the Middle East"</div> <div>Dr. Hazel McFerson - "Hyper-Corruption in Resource-Rich African Countries"</div> <div>Dr. Ming Wan - "The Chinese Development Model and The Great Recession"</div> <p>Moderated by Darrene Hackler</p> <p>Open to the public</p> <p>Pizza and Refreshments Served</p> <p>Visit the <a href="http://mes.gmu.edu">Middle East Studies </a>website for more information or <a href="mailto:mes@gmu.edu">e-mail </a>us with questions.</p> 205 Mason Hall, Edwin Meese III Conference Room false true false true 1 Department of Public and International Affairs, Middle East Studies, African and African American Studies, Islamic Studies, and Global Interdisciplinary Programs 2009-11-11T12:00:00Z <p>This comparative panel addresses the state of economic development and change in the Middle East, Africa, and China, in the context of the ongoing global economics crisis.</p> Comparative Panel 2009-10-27T19:12:24Z