Water Scarcity Effect on Economic Growth in MENA Region during 1975-2017
Abstract
The paper aimed at identifying the water scarcity effect on economic growth in MENA countries using a panel data analysis during 1975-2017. The findings showed that there is a negative effect of excess in water consumption on economic growth, which means that augmentation of water consumption rates decelerates economic growth for most MENA countries.
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