Unemployment and participation in the Arab Spring uprisings

What is it about?

The article studies whether those unemployed were more active in taking part in the Arab Spring.

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Why is it important?

Unemployment is considered a significant driver behind the so-called Arab Spring, and more generally behind protests, rebellions, and civil wars. However, the empirical evidence of this hypothesised link between unemployment and political instability is scant and contradictory. This article contributes to filling this gap. In addition, this is the first study which will concentrate on the role of unemployment in the case of the Arab Spring uprisings.