[19980810]98-663_摩洛哥：政治和经济变化与美国政策.pdf

Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebBasic FactsPopulation30 million (July 1997 est.)growth rate2.02% (July 1997 est.)Gross Domestic Product $97.6 billion (1996 est.)growth rate-2.5% (1997 est.)per capita$1,280 (1997 est.)Annual rate of inflation2.5% (1997 est.)Unemployment rate16% (1997 est.)Exports$7.7 billion (1996 est.)Imports$9.8 billion (1996 est.)External Debt$21 billion (1997 est.)Sources: U.S. Department of State, 1997 CountryReports on Economic Policy and Trade Practices andCIA, The World Factbook 1997, both online.98-663 FAugust 10, 1998Morocco: Political and Economic Changes andU.S. Policy(name redacted)Specialist in Middle Eastern AffairsForeign Affairs and National Defense DivisionSummaryThis report describes the unprecedented strides in democratization and economicliberalization occurring in Morocco, where the first opposition-led government tookpower in February 1998. The government of this long-term U.S. ally is trying toaddress endemic economic and social problems while adhering to stringentInternational Monetary Fund economic guidelines. Active Islamist groups capitalizeon societal ills and creat