Economic roots of Arab Spring remain - The National

Two years on from the start of the Arab Spring, livelihoods for many people in countries in transition are little brighter than at the start of the unrest.

Joblessness has risen and, for some workers, wages have fallen since the first waves of protests erupted.

Deteriorating fiscal positions in Egypt, Tunisia, Yemen and Jordan have also limited the ability of governments to meet public demand for better living standards.

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