Publication: Anatomy of Stagnation: A Status Report on Labor Markets, Firm Dynamics, and Macroeconomic Trends in the West Bank and Gaza - Summary Report
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2025-11-26
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2025-12-22
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This report aims to offer a timely and comprehensive diagnostic of growth and labor patterns in the Palestinian economy. Drawing from a rich blend of data, including satellite-based nightlight imagery, mobile phone usage patterns, firm- and household-level surveys, and traditional macroeconomic indicators, it examines the underlying anatomy of economic stagnation in the Palestinian territories, posing a central question: why does the Palestinian economy remain persistently fragile, and what can be done to shift its growth trajectory? While the study explores a range of structural and institutional factors, it also acknowledges the overarching impact of longstanding conflict, the occupation, and movement restrictions, which have shaped and continue to shape the economic landscape in profound ways. Ultimately, the findings point to the significant untapped potential that could be unlocked in a stable and peaceful environment, offering a glimpse of what could be possible should conditions on the ground improve.
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“World Bank. 2025. Anatomy of Stagnation: A Status Report on Labor Markets, Firm Dynamics, and Macroeconomic Trends in the West Bank and Gaza - Summary Report. © World Bank. http://hdl.handle.net/10986/44106 License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.”
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