Israel is a small middle-eastern country on the Mediterranean Sea. It doesn't have direct trading partners across their borders, and its only real access to global trade is over the ocean. In 2009, Israel was spending more than 5% of its GDP on energy imports. Despite all of these challenges, Israel is still one of the wealthiest and most advanced economies in the world.
Despite geographical challenges, hostile neighbors, and limited resources, Israel has become one of the world's wealthiest and most advanced economies. This video explores how Israel overcame economic failure, what drives its growth, if its success can be replicated, and its future prospects.
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