Saudi Arabia’s latest fiscal boost is important but not the only reason why the country is unlikely to face civil unrest soon. In fact, much of the $36 billion announced yesterday was already part of the government’s long-term development plan. However, bringing some spending programmes forward, in particular those targeted at the poor, will definitely help lower the political risks.
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