After the discovery of oil, many Arab Gulf States failed to diversify and expand their economies beyond the oil sector. Resource curse theory contends these states, also known as rentier states, exhibited slower economic development than other states due to their dependency on oil. Dubai has been classified as a rentier state, however, it has achieved significant economic growth and political stability. Kuwait and Qatar were selected as case studies to compare and contrast with Dubai. Dubai s growth can be attributed to its rulers decisions prior to and after the discovery of oil and the growing role of the merchant class in the state. Therefore, the resource curse theory alone cannot address the development of Arab Gulf states.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Akron, 1984. / Bibliography: p. 307-330.

Proefschrift--Amsterdam. / Includes indexes. Includes bibliographical references (p. 233-237).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Sydney, 2007. / Title from title screen (viewed February 23, 2010) Degree awarded 2007; thesis submitted 2006. Submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy to the Dept. of English, School of English, Art Histoty, Film and Media, Faculty of Arts. Includes bibliographical references. Also available in print form.

Thesis (M.A.)--Naval Postgraduate School, 2002. / Cover title. "June 2002." AD-A406 184. Includes bibliographical references (p. 57-62). Also available via the World Wide Web.

Proefschrift--Amsterdam. / Includes indexes. Includes bibliographical references (p. 233-237).

Thesis (D.Phil.)--University of Oxford, 2009. / Supervisor: Professor Alan Bowman. Bibliography: leaves 358-438.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Oregon, 1999. / Typescript. Includes vita and abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 171-180). Also available for download via the World Wide Web; free to University of Oregon users. Address: http://wwwlib.umi.com/cr/uoregon/fullcit?p9948015.

Thesis (D. Miss.)--Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson, Miss., 1997. / Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 242-269).

Thesis (M.A. in Security Studies (Middle East, South Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa))--Naval Postgraduate School, June 2010. / Thesis Advisor(s): Springborg, Robert ; Hafez, Mohammed. "June 2010." Description based on title screen as viewed on July 13, 2010. Author(s) subject terms: Islamism in Jordan, Muslim Brotherhood in Jordan, political opportunities, strategic choice, ideological and organizational responsiveness, political inclusion, moderation of radical agendas, special relationship between the Jordanian regime and the Muslim Brotherhood, United States and European Union assistance to Jordan. Includes bibliographical references (p. 125-138). Also available in print.