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Volume 7, Issue Speical 7 (2026)

Published: November 5, 2026

Pages: 356-368

Research Article

Comparative analysis of sovereign wealth fund models in quarterly economies and building a proposed model for managing oil surpluses in Iraq in light of possible future scenarios

Shatha S. Dali 1 Munaf M. Naama 1 Amal A. Zaboun 1 Nabaa K. Hadi 1
1Economics, Management and Economics, Al-Qadisiyah, Al-Diwaniyah, Iraq
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  • Received: August 15, 2026
  • Available Online: November 5, 2026
DOI

https://doi.org/10.56967/ejfb20261038

Abstract

Sovereign wealth funds are among the most important financial instruments used by rentier economies to manage financial surpluses generated from the exploitation of natural resources, particularly oil, with the aim of achieving macroeconomic stability and enhancing long-term financial sustainability. The importance of these funds is particularly pronounced in economies characterized by a high degree of dependence on oil revenues, given the cyclical fluctuations these revenues are subject to due to changes in global oil prices. This research aims to conduct a comparative analysis of sovereign wealth fund models in a number of rentier economies. This research also aims to analyze the current state of oil surplus management in Iraq and assess the challenges facing the effective utilization of these surpluses within an institutional and investment framework. The research employs a descriptive, analytical, and comparative approach, analyzing leading international experiences in sovereign wealth fund management and evaluating their potential application in developing a suitable model for the Iraqi economy. Furthermore, the research analyzes the relationship between oil surplus management and economic stability, considering potential future scenarios for global oil markets.

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