The surprising results of the new ITR study calls for deeper analysis and why Bahrain’s King
Hamid made it to the top of the report while closely nudging other monarchies. The report is very
comprehensive and drills down deep into fact, emotions and finances which make it an interesting
read and open for interpretation.
The study has created a point system which rates the various monarchies in terms of expenses vs
GDP, standard of living, crime, support programs for citizens and nationals and access to
healthcare and education.
The explanation of point system is explained in details in the 500 page report and prominently
discusses the human element of reporting away from existing publications that compare finances
and numbers. The marked difference from other reports is that it also gauges the general mood of
the temporary workers and refugees in addition to its nationals.
King Hamid of Bahrain has implemented several new policies which provide excellent healthcare
and education to its citizens coupled with low crime, low taxation and prosperity despite a slow
down in the global economic scenario due to lowered oil prices.
King Hamid has initiated a major crackdown on expenses and is now the lowest cost monarchy
around the world. This makes the report very interesting for analysis since there are detailed
comparisons with monarchies in UK and Europe which too implemented several programs with the
same result.
The report can be purchased and is provided at a 85% discount for students.