Economics of the Middle East Research Group- CNMS

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We are the only research group across German universities with active teaching and research agenda in the field of Economics of the Middle East!

Geschichte

The political re-configurations in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) have increased the global attention to the socio-economic dynamic of this region. The MENA region is not only well-known for its sizable natural resources but it is also experiencing a significant demographic transition which has led to one of the “largest youth cohorts” in its history:

The so-called “generation in waiting”—a generation waiting for jobs and justice. In this region, political re-configuration alone will not guarantee a smooth transfer to the long run democracy without a well-functioning economic system. Understanding and analyzing the economics of the MENA region which is a part of the professorship profile will help the local and international policy makers in their strategic decisions.

Our department broad aim is to train students on the economics of the Middle East and introducing the economics of this key region in international peer reviewed outlets by good publications.