1.  Who is Ali Abdul Ameer Allawi?  What did Mr. Allawi say about the Iraqi economy in a speech at the Heritage Foundation this week?

2.  How does Mr. Allawi respond to critics who say that the Iraqi political class is unable to provide acceptable working accommodations for the people?

3.  What was the result of the U.S. invasion of Iraq and the toppling of the Saddam regime, according to the CIA World Factbook?  Who was responsible for undermining efforts to rebuild the economy?  What three strategies did they use to prevent the rebuilding of the economy?

4.  Who does Mr. Allawi blame for the existing economic and societal problems in Iraq?  What does he say is needed for Iraq to have great economic success?

5.  Who is the new prime minister of Iraq? 

6.  What does the head of the Central Bank of Iraq say is crucial for the economy as it shifts from centrally based to market based?

7.  List the statistics given in the article regarding businesses and growth.

8.  What is CIPE?  How is CIPE assisting entrepreneurs and political parties in  Iraq?

9.  A director for the anti-war group Peace Action does not believe that the economy is improving in Iraq.  What do you think?  Explain your answer.