Mohamed Abu Amsha

Mohamed Abu Amsha

Associate Professor, Palestine Technical University

Mohammad Abuamsha is an associate professor Palestine Technical University – kadoorie, where he chairs computerized finance and banking department program. He has been a research associate at ERF since 2022 and he is currently working as an objective leader in Emerging Financial Markets and Financial Economics in several public, private and non-governmental organizations. His current research focuses on corporate governance in the Arab world, financial markets in emerging markets, the shadow economy and its impact on sustainable financial development in developing economies. He holds a PhD in Finance and Investment from Cairo University and an MBA - Finance from An-Najah National University.

Areas of Interest:
  • International Economics
  • Macroeconomics
  • Finance
  • Econometrics
Education:
  • Ph.D. in Finance and Investment, Cairo University 2014
  • MA in Finance and Investment, Cairo University, 2006
  • Master of Business Administration, Finance major, dated 2001
  • Bachelor of Accounting and Finance 1999
Experience:
  • Associate Professor in Finance and Investment - Department of Banking and Finance - Palestine Technical University - Kadoorie
  • Accountant: Al-Quds Contracting Company, 1999-2000.
  • Trading Operations Manager and Financial Analyst, International Securities Brokerage Company, Amman, Jordan.
  • Assistant Researcher, Palestinian Economic Policy Research Institute, 2010-2011
Latest Publications:
  • The role of international aid and budget revenues in economic growth in Palestine, Seyasat Journal, Vol. 4, No. 53, 2022.
  • The impact of the Corona Virus pandemic on the economic and financial sectors in the State of Palestine, Vol. 4, No. 50, 2020.
  • The impact of government spending on the economic indicators of the State of Palestine, Seyasat Journal, Vol. 3, No. 48, 2020.
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