ERF 32nd Annual Conference – Parallel Sessions on Microeconomics
FromJun 14, 2026 To Jun 16, 2026
Hybrid Event
Featured at the ERF 32nd Annual Conference, this collection of Microeconomics papers explores how public policy, technological shifts, and socioeconomic shocks shape regional development across the MENA region and Europe.
Key Themes and Insights
The core themes center on digital transformation and AI governance, exploring both the economic potential of firm-level digitalization and the societal challenges of misinformation; entrepreneurial resilience, analyzing the drivers of business success amid institutional and conflict-driven environments; and public health and behavioral economics, evaluating how taxation, healthcare infrastructure, and informational interventions influence societal welfare. Ultimately, these papers provide data-driven insights into how targeted policy interventions can mitigate institutional risks, curb economic inequalities, and improve both firm performance and individual decision-making.
Agenda
Parallel Session 2: AI Strategies and Misinformation
Date
14/06/2026
Time
From 11:30 am To 1:00 pm
Speakers
Authors
Mennatullah Hendawy
Technical University of Munich
Authors
Muhammad Salar Khan
Assistant Professor of Public Policy, Rochester Institute...
Authors
Abdullah Altun
Associate Professor of Economics, Gebze Technical University,...
Authors
Mazen Hassan
Professor of Political Science, Cairo University
Authors
Sarah Mansour
Associate Professor of Economics, Faculty of Economics...
Authors
Asmaa Abdelkhalek
Assistant Lecturer, Faculty of Economics and Political...
Authors
Mohamed Sabry Amer
Research Associate, J-PAL MENA
Authors
Zeyad Kelani
Assistant Professor of Political Science, Cairo University
Papers
Mediatization of National AI Strategies: The Sociotechnics of Egypt’s AI Policy
This article examines how national artificial intelligence (AI) strategies operate as mediatized sociotechnical artefacts by... Read More
Artificial Intelligence Adoption in Small Enterprises Across Europe: A Comparative and Efficiency-Based Evaluation with Policy Implications for Türkiye
This paper assesses the efficiency of AI adoption among small enterprises in Türkiye and 30... Read More
Can Individuals Be Inoculated against Fake News: An Experimental Study on a Sample of Egyptian X Users
The spread of fake news has been shown to have alarming political and social consequences.... Read More
Agenda
Parallel Session 10: Digitalization, Enterprise Performance, and Inequality
Date
15/06/2026
Time
From 11:00 am To 12:30 pm
Speakers
Research Associates
Riham Ahmed Ezzat
Assistant Professor, Economics Department, Faculty of Economics...
Authors
Esmat Kamel
Full-time Associate Professor, Faculty of Management Sciences,...
Authors
Mariam Hegazy
Assistant Lecturer, NewGiza University
Authors
Mohamed AbdelRaouf
Assistant Lecturer, University of Hertfordshire
Authors
Naima Lassoued
Full Professor of Finance, Higher School of...
Authors
Ilyes Mekni
PhD Candidate in Finance and Adjunct Lecturer,...
Papers
Competition, Digitalization, and Innovation: Empirical Evidence from Developing and Emerging Economies
This paper examines the effects of formal and informal competition, as well as adoption of... Read More
A Survival Analysis to Explore the Determinants of Digitalization in Egyptian Business Enterprises
This study investigates the determinants of digitalization among Egyptian enterprises, conceptualizing it as a multi-stage,... Read More
Does Digital Transformation Reduce Social Inequalities in MENA Countries?
This study examines the effect of digital transformation on social inequalities in the MENA region... Read More
Agenda
Parallel Session 19: Land Use and the Informal Economy
Date
16/06/2026
Time
From 11:00 am To 12:30 pm
Speakers
Authors
Somayeh Foroughi
Graduate School of Management and Economics, Department...
Authors
Saeed Tajrishy
PhD Candidate, Sharif University
Research Fellows
Mohammad Vesal
Associate Professor, Graduate School of Management and...
Research Fellows
Hany Abdel-Latif
Senior Economist, International Monetary Fund
Authors
Chokri Arfa
Professor of Health Economics, University of Carthage
Research Fellows
Asena Caner
Professor of Economics, TOBB-University of Economics and...
Research Fellows
Belgi Turan
Associate Professor and Deputy Chair of the...
Authors
Yenal Can Yiğit
Manager, Financial Affairs Directorate, TOBB University of...
Papers
The Impact of Garden-to-Building Conversion on Residential Property Price
Urban land-use regulations often balance environmental preservation with economic development, yet empirical evidence on their... Read More
Casting Light on Africa’s Shadow Economy
This paper develops a novel empirical framework integrating satellite imagery and machine learning to estimate... Read More
Unpacking PHC’s Financial Protection Effects: From the Lived Experience of Patients to the Promise of Systemic Equity in Tunisia
Primary Health Care first entry is widely recognized for improving population health outcomes, although its... Read More
From Taxes to Transformation: Impact of Tax Increases on Smoking Behavior in Turkey
Tobacco use remains a formidable global public health concern, exerting significant adverse effects on individual... Read More
Parallel Session 27: Entrepreneurship Drivers in Challenging Contexts
Date
16/06/2026
Time
From 4:00 pm To 5:30 pm
Speakers
Research Associates
Maleke Fourati
Visiting Professor, University of French Polynesia
Authors
Christina Sarah Hauser
Postdoctoral Researcher, Collegio Carlo Alberto, Turin, Italy
Authors
Amani Zaouali
Assistant Teacher, Faculty of Economic Sciences and...
Authors
Anis Bari
Administrative Advisor, National Agency for Employment and...
Authors
Fatma Mrad
Associate Professor in Economics, Faculty of Economics...
Research Fellows
Hassan Gholipour
Associate Professor of Property, School of Business,...
Research Fellows
Georges Harb
Associate Professor of Economics, Adnan Kassar School...
Research Fellows
Mohammad Reza Farzanegan
Professor in Economics of the Middle East,...
Papers
Encouraging Organ Donation: Evidence from a Randomized Informational Intervention in Tunisia
Organ transplantation saves lives and improves the quality of life of patients who would otherwise... Read More
Factors of Entrepreneurial Success in Tunisia: A Statistical and Empirical Study of Personal, Environmental and Managerial Determinants
This study investigates the determinants of entrepreneurial success in Tunisia through an integrated methodological approach... Read More
Conflict Intensity and Entrepreneurial Intentions: Evidence from Iraqi Regions
This study examines the relationship between conflict events, conflict-related fatalities, and entrepreneurial intentions in Iraq,... Read More