Bassam Abual-Foul
Associate Professor of Economics, American University of Sharjah
Areas of Interest:
- International Economics (Trade & Finance)
 - Development Economics
 - Quantitative Analysis
 - Water Resources
 
Education:
- Ph.D. Economics, University of Utah, USA, 1994
 - B.A. Economics, Yarmouk University, 1987
 
Experience:
- Associate Professor of Economics, Dept. of Economics, School of Business & Management, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah , United Arab Emirates, Aug. 2006 - present
 - Assistant Professor of Economics, Dept. of Economics, School of Business & Management, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah , United Arab Emirates, Sep.1999 – Aug.2006
 - Assistant Professor of Economics, Dept. of Economics, Faculty of Economics & Administrative Sciences, Yarmouk University, Irbid-Jordan, Sep.1994 - Aug.1999
 
Latest Publications:
- Baghestani, H. and AbuAl-Foul, B. (2019) “Dynamics between Oil Prices and UAE Effective Exchange Rates: An Empirical Examination,” Review of Economics & Finance, (May), Vol. 16, 2, pp. 89-103
 - Baghestani, H. and AbuAl-Foul, B. (2017) “Comparing Federal Reserve, Blue Chip, and time series forecasts of US output growth,” Journal of Economics and Business, (January-February), Vol. 89, pp. 47-56
 - AbuAl-Foul, B. M.; Genc, I. H; and Darayseh, M. (2016) “On the Causal Link between Financial Development and Economic Growth: Case of Jordan,” Corporate Ownership & Control, (Winter), Vol. 13, Issue 2, pp. 518-520
 - AbuAl-Foul, B. (2013) “Foreign Aid and Economic Growth in Egypt and Jordan: An Empirical Analysis,” The Global Journal of Finance and Economics, (July-December), Vol. 10, No. 2, pp. 225-231
 - Genc, I. H; AbuAl-Foul, B.; and Ozkul, L. (2012) “Women’s Role in Economic Development in Predominantly Muslim Countries,” Journal of Islamic Economics, Banking and Finance (July – Sep), Vol. 8, No. 3, pp. 83- 103.
 
Foreign Aid and Economic Growth in Egypt and Jordan: An Empirical Analysis
Areas of Interest: International Economics (Trade & Finance) Development Economics Quantitative Analysis Water Resources Education: Ph.D. Economics, University... Read More
June, 2008
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