ERF 32nd Annual Conference – Parallel Sessions on Macroeconomics
FromJun 14, 2026 To Jun 16, 2026
Hybrid Event
Featured at the ERF 32nd Annual Conference, this collection of Macroeconomics papers centers on the intersection of sustainability, digital innovation, and risk management across the MENA region, GCC, and Türkiye.
Key Themes and Insights
A primary focus is placed on green finance, examining how ESG transparency, climate risk, and green growth influence banking stability and corporate environmental performance. Parallel to this is a strong emphasis on financial modernization and inclusion, exploring how FinTech, AI adoption, and financial literacy can expand access for youth and microfinance clients. Together, these studies highlight how regional economies are navigating geopolitical and liquidity risks while leveraging technological advancement to drive sustainable competitiveness.
Agenda
Parallel Session 6: Macroeconomic Policy, Monetary Dynamics, and External Spillovers
Time
From 2:00 pm To 3:30 pm
Speakers
Senior Associates
Mahmoud Mohieldin
Professor of Economics and Finance, Cairo University,...
Research Associates
Amira El-Shal
Associate Director of Research, J-PAL MENA
Research Associates
Eman Moustafa
Research Manager, African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank)
Research Associates
Sara Alnashar
Senior Country Economist, The World Bank’s Middle...
Authors
Mazen Fathy
Research Associate, J-PAL Middle East and North...
Authors
Assil El Mahmah
Economic Advisor, Ministry of Economy and Planning,...
Papers
Egypt’s Economy in the Age of Permacrisis
This paper develops an analytical framework to explain why Egypt has been trapped in a... Read More
Exchange Rate Management and Monetary Autonomy in Egypt
This paper investigates the extent of monetary autonomy in Egypt amidst a history of active... Read More
Evaluating a US Policy Rate Threshold Effect on Economic Growth in the GCC Region: Do Oil Prices Matter?
This paper re-examines the influence of US interest rates on economic growth in the GCC... Read More
Agenda
Parallel Session 15: Public Finance, Behavioral Responses, and Policy Incentives
Date
15/06/2026
Time
From 2:00 pm To 3:30 pm
Speakers
Authors
Mohammad Javad Dashtimanesh
Sharif University of Technology
Research Fellows
Mohammad Vesal
Associate Professor, Graduate School of Management and...
Authors
Sanae Solhi
Professor of Finance and Management Sciences, Faculty...
Authors
Yousra Serghini
Faculty of Law, Economics and Social Sciences,...
Authors
Sadettin Haluk Çitçi
Full Professor in Economics, Gebze Technical University
Authors
Halit Yanikkaya
Full Professor, Department of Economics, Gebze Technical...
Authors
Yunis Dede
Ph.D. Student, Department of Economics, Gebze Technical...
Papers
Rewarding Nominal Growth: Unintended Impacts of Tax Cuts in Iran
We study a policy in Iran that grants tax cuts to firms experiencing growth above... Read More
Nudges: Lever for Improving Tax Compliance in the Moroccan Context
This exploratory study investigates the social determinants and individual perceptions that shape voluntary tax compliance... Read More
Do Automatic Enrollment Schemes Cannibalize Voluntary Retirement Saving? Evidence from a Nationwide Quasi-Experiment
Using the nationwide automatic enrollment (AE) policy implemented in Türkiye in 2017, this paper examines... Read More
Agenda
Parallel Session 23: Public Finance, Behavioral Responses, and Policy Incentives
Date
16/06/2026
Time
From 2:00 pm To 3:30 pm
Speakers
Authors
Ahrum Yoo
Researcher, Center for Economic Security and Foreign...
Authors
Huseyin Kaya
Professor of Economics, Istanbul Medeniyet University
Authors
Yasir Küçükşahin
Department of Economics, Harran University
Authors
Mücahit Çitil
Associate Professor, Department of International Trade and...
Authors
Hamidreza Aziminia
PhD Candidate, Sharif University of Technology
Authors
Seyed Ali Madanizadeh
Associate Professor, Sharif University of Technology
Authors
Amineh Mahmoudazdeh
Assistant Professor, Sharif University of Technology
Papers
Oil Income and Entrepreneurial Activity in MENA: A Panel Analysis of Six Countries using GEM Data (2016-2022)
This paper examines whether oil income influences entrepreneurial activity in Middle Eastern rentier states, and... Read More
The Impact of Uncertainty on Firm Financial Fragility: How Has It Evolved Over Time?
This study examines the impact of uncertainty on firm financial fragility, with a particular focus... Read More
How Prices Change in a High-Inflation Economy: Evidence for Menu Cost Models
This paper provides evidence on two features of menu-cost pricing in a high-inflation economy. Using... Read More