Georges Naufal
Associate Research Scientist, Public Policy Research Institute, Texas A&M University
Dr. Naufal is an associate research scientist at the Public Policy Research Institute (PPRI) at Texas A&M University, a visiting Scientist at the Center for Health Data Science and Analytics at Houston Methodist Research Institute, and a research fellow at the IZA Institute of Labor Economics. Previously he was the Technical Director at Timberlake Consultants. He was also an Assistant/Associate Professor of Economics at The American University of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates. His area of expertise is applied econometrics with applications to labor economics including criminal justice, education, migration, and public health. He has published several journal articles and book chapters and has secured more than $5 million in grant funding. His work has been cited by regional and international media outlets such as the New York Times, Bloomberg, Reuters, the Washington Post, and NPR.
- Applied microeconometrics
- Armed conflict
- Migration/remittances
- Labor economics
Education:
- PhD in Economics, Texas A&M University - 2007
- BA in Economics, American University of Beirut - 2001
Experience:
- Associate Research Scientist, Public Policy Research Institute, Texas A&M University, 2020 - present
- Assistant Research Scientist, Public Policy Research Institute, Texas A&M University, 2015 - 2020
- Technical Director, Timberlake Consultants, 2014-2015
- Associate Professor, American University of Sharjah, 2014
Latest Publications:
- Sloan, C., Naufal, G., & Caspers, H. (2023). The effect of risk assessment scores on judicial behavior and defendant outcomes. Journal of Human Resources.
- Genc, I. H., Naufal, G., & Gahramanov, E. (2022). Impact of Syrian refugees on Turkish prices. Journal of Refugee Studies, 35(1), 139-158.
- Malcolm, M., Diwakar, V., & Naufal, G. (2020). Child discipline in times of conflict. Journal of conflict resolution, 64(6), 1070-1094.
Armed Conflict and Household Source of Water
Areas of Interest: Applied microeconometrics Armed conflict Migration/remittances Labor economics Education: PhD in Economics, Texas A&M University -... Read More
February, 2021
Working PapersViolent Conflict and Vaccinations: Evidence from Iraq
Areas of Interest: Applied microeconometrics Armed conflict Migration/remittances Labor economics Education: PhD in Economics, Texas A&M University -... Read More
December, 2020
Working PapersArmed Conflict and Household Source of Water
Areas of Interest: Applied microeconometrics Armed conflict Migration/remittances Labor economics Education: PhD in Economics, Texas A&M University -... Read More
November, 2020
Project Draft PaperViolent Conflict and Vaccinations: Evidence from Iraq
Areas of Interest: Applied microeconometrics Armed conflict Migration/remittances Labor economics Education: PhD in Economics, Texas A&M University -... Read More
October, 2020
Project Draft PaperArmed Conflict and Child Labor: Evidence from Iraq
Areas of Interest: Applied microeconometrics Armed conflict Migration/remittances Labor economics Education: PhD in Economics, Texas A&M University -... Read More
September, 2018
Working PapersFoundations for Post Conflict Growth Agenda in the MENA Region
Areas of Interest: Applied microeconometrics Armed conflict Migration/remittances Labor economics Education: PhD in Economics, Texas A&M University -... Read More
2020-03-01
The Micro-Level Analysis of the Impact of Violent Conflict on Lives and Livelihoods in the MENA Region
Areas of Interest: Applied microeconometrics Armed conflict Migration/remittances Labor economics Education: PhD in Economics, Texas A&M University -... Read More
2018-09-01
Foundations for Post Conflict Growth Agenda
Areas of Interest: Applied microeconometrics Armed conflict Migration/remittances Labor economics Education: PhD in Economics, Texas A&M University -... Read More
2018-09-01
COVID-19’s Socio-economic Impact on Migrants and Displaced Populations
Areas of Interest: Applied microeconometrics Armed conflict Migration/remittances Labor economics Education: PhD in Economics, Texas A&M University -... Read More
Nov 08, 2021
Impact of Violent Conflict on Lives and Livelihoods in the MENA Region
Areas of Interest: Applied microeconometrics Armed conflict Migration/remittances Labor economics Education: PhD in Economics, Texas A&M University -... Read More
Oct 26, 2020