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Source: http://www.gatestoneinstitute.org/3258/palestinian-state-economically-viable
Is a Palestinian State Today Economically Viable?
(Gatestone Institute) Michael Curtis - The Palestinian private sector is overwhelmingly dominated by small family-owned businesses. The high cost of doing business lowers competitiveness. Relatively high wages, compared to other countries such as Turkey and India, high transportation costs, and low levels of innovation also reduce competitiveness. Even with significant growth, it is unlikely that the PA can support an administration of its current size. Above all, the fundamental requisite for economic and political progress is to end the violence.