This book will appeal to anyone interested in the history of Israel and its economy, and in identifying the forces behind the successes and the challenges it faces. It is written in a non-technical language, and provides enough social and political context to make it accessible to non-specialists. Professor Karnit Flug, Hebrew University, formerly Governor of the Bank of Israel. This book explores more than a century of the development of the economy of the Land and State of Israel as an integral part of the epic story of the Jewish struggle to establish and maintain an independent homeland. During this century of economic activity the foundations were laid for Israel to become what it is today ? a developed economy and one of the most advanced countries in the world The book discusses the key events in Israel's economic history, including the major decisions taken at crucial stages in the development of the country's economic and social policies. This period of Israel's history is filled with economic activity and witnessed rapid, dramatic shifts from one reality to another. From the early days of the Jewish Yishuv, Israel has been rooted in entrepreneurship, invention, and creativity, qualities that have helped its impressive achievements. The Israeli economy faces a complex reality over the coming years ? including external security, the Palestinian threat, as seen in the 2023 Gaza War, and demographic challenges from the country's rapidly growing populations which have yet to fully acquire the basic education needed to move forward in a technological and global world. Over the last hundred years, Israel has demonstrated a great ability to cope with many sorts of threats and challenges. The book is intended for everyone interested in learning about the development of Israel's economy and the successes and setbacks of this unique nation's economic journey, and the challenges it faces in the future. AUTHOR: Mr. Brodet holds a M.A. in Economics from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He worked for three decades in the Israeli government and in the 90s served as the State Budget Director and the Ministry Finance Director General, years of a series of essential reforms and changes to the Israeli economy that transformed it from a centralized public regime to an open and competitive market economy. In the private sector he served for nine years as a chairman of the Bank Leumi.
