The role of the government incentives policy in the development of the private sector in Saudi Arabia. (Ph.D. Thesis)

The government of Saudi Arabia has been providing several incentives to the private sector of the country, like interest-free loans and subsidies, to diversify the economy. By doing so, the government is trying to decrease the heavy national dependence on a single product, oil. By reviewing secondary data, conducting field research, and using time-series regression approaches, this study analyzes the incentives provided by the government and attempts to recognize limiting deficiencies. Not only does the work present literature on similar practices in other countries, but it also explains the methods and models used to conduct the study. The author hopes to compile information that can be used by Saudi officials regarding their economic policy.