... TRADE AND INVESTMENT IN THE EASTERN AND CASE Network Reports No. 111 19 years of total schooling are used instead). This is in line with the findings that returns from education in some ... by maintaining macroeconomic stability and openness to trade, investment, and FDI. A good business climate and a predictable macroeconomic environment are essen-tial, as are developing financial ... share in MED11 exports accounted for 17.1% in Lebanon, 28.8% in Egypt, 29.9% in Israel, 43.0% in Syria, 43.6% in Algeria, 51.9% in Turkey, 71.9% in Morocco and 79.2% in Tunisia. Jordan and the...