Abeer Elshennawy

Abeer Elshennawy

Professor of Economics, American University in Cairo

Abeer Elshennawy received a Bachelor of Arts in economics from Cairo University, a Master of Arts in economics from The American University in Cairo (AUC) and a PhD in applied economics from the University of Minnesota in the United States. She is currently a professor at the economics department at AUC. She has taught a variety of courses in the area of environmental economics, growth and development, and macroeconomic and microeconomic theory. Her research interests are in international trade, the environment, and growth and development. She has published several articles addressing the issue of adjustment costs to trade liberalization and climate change.

Areas of Interest:
  • International Trade
  • Environmental Economics
  • Economic Development
Education:
  • Ph.D. University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics, 1998
  • MA. American University in Cairo, Department of Economics, 1992
Experience:
  • Professor, The American University in Cairo. Department of Economics, June 2021-Present
  • Visitor, Princeton University under Princeton, Scholar Program, May 6-May 10,2019
  • Full Time Associate Professor (with tenure), The American University in Cairo. Department of Economics, July 2013 - May 2021
  • Full Time Assistant Professor, The American University in Cairo. Department of Economics, September 2005 - June 2013
Latest Publications:
  • Elshennawy, A and Mohamed Bouaddi. 2020. Sources of Heterogeneity in Labor Productivity in Egypt’s Manufacturing Sector. Empirical Economics
  • Elshennawy, A; Sherman Robinson and Dirk Willenbockel.2016 Climate Change and Economic Growth: An Intertemporal General Equilibrium Analysis for Egypt. Economic Modeling. Vol, 52. pp.681-689. Elsevier
  • Elshennawy, A. 2018. Is Value Added Tax Progressive? Evidence from Egypt Using a CGE model. Econmodels.com. Society for Policy Modeling. Elsevier.
Drivers of Renewable Energy Adoption by SMEs in Egypt

Areas of Interest: International Trade Environmental Economics Economic Development Education: Ph.D. University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics,... Read More

September, 2024

Policy Briefs
Drivers of Renewable Energy Adoption in Egypt’s SMEs

Areas of Interest: International Trade Environmental Economics Economic Development Education: Ph.D. University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics,... Read More

September, 2024

Policy Research Reports
The Effect of a Carbon Tax on The Egyptian Economy: A General Equilibrium Analysis

Areas of Interest: International Trade Environmental Economics Economic Development Education: Ph.D. University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics,... Read More

December, 2021

Working Papers
The Effect of a Carbon Tax on the Egyptian Economy: A General Equilibrium Analysis

Areas of Interest: International Trade Environmental Economics Economic Development Education: Ph.D. University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics,... Read More

November, 2021

Policy Briefs
Sources of Heterogeneity in Labor Productivity and Total Factor Productivity in Egyptian Manufacturing

Areas of Interest: International Trade Environmental Economics Economic Development Education: Ph.D. University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics,... Read More

December, 2018

Working Papers
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Fostering Inclusive and Equitable Economic Growth in the Context of Clean Energy Transition in MENA
The Role of MSMEs in Fostering Inclusive and Equitable Economic Growth in the Context of the Clean Energy Transition in MENA

Areas of Interest: International Trade Environmental Economics Economic Development Education: Ph.D. University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics,... Read More

2023-05-01

From Fragility to Resilience: Avoiding the Failed State Trap and the Road Ahead for Algeria, Iraq and Sudan
Mitigation and Adaptation to Impact of Climate Change in MENA Countries

Areas of Interest: International Trade Environmental Economics Economic Development Education: Ph.D. University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics,... Read More

2020-01-01

ERF-GDN MENA Regional Research Competition
Trade Liberalization and the Costs and Benefits of Informality, an Intertemporal General Equilibrium Model for Egypt

Areas of Interest: International Trade Environmental Economics Economic Development Education: Ph.D. University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics,... Read More

2014-01-01

Environmental Challenges in the MENA Region
Is There a Triple Dividend Effect from A Tax on Fertilizer Use? A Computable General Equilibrium Approach

Areas of Interest: International Trade Environmental Economics Economic Development Education: Ph.D. University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics,... Read More

2011-01-01

Workshops/Seminars
The Role of MSMEs in Fostering Inclusive and Equitable Economic Growth in the Context of the Clean Energy Transition in Egypt and Sudan

Areas of Interest: International Trade Environmental Economics Economic Development Education: Ph.D. University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics,... Read More

Sep 25, 2024

Annual Conferences
Revisiting Macroeconomic Management in Times of Crisis and Beyond – Parallel Sessions – March 27

Areas of Interest: International Trade Environmental Economics Economic Development Education: Ph.D. University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics,... Read More

Mar 26, 2022

Webinars
Series of Consultations: 2021/22 Human Development Report

Areas of Interest: International Trade Environmental Economics Economic Development Education: Ph.D. University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics,... Read More

Nov 22, 2021

Annual Conferences
ERF 26th Annual Conference: Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a Framework for MENA’s Development Policy

Areas of Interest: International Trade Environmental Economics Economic Development Education: Ph.D. University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics,... Read More

Jun 23, 2020

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