1. Kuwait and the Al-Sabah Family
I am writing to examine whether this oil is the basis for stability in Kuwait. ... These revenues from oil thus lead to a patron relationship between state and society called rentierism. ... If oil rent didn't cover every sect of society, the Kuwaiti state would start to face civil uprising and demands for equality and political liberalization, as a result oil is so essential to sustain the regime. ... Fluctuations in global oil prices make Kuwait's economy potentially volatile; one must not forget, however, that Kuwait has witnessed continual exponential economic growth due to ris...
- Word Count: 1849
- Approx Pages: 7
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- Grade Level: Undergraduate