ERF 32nd Annual Conference – Parallel Sessions on Political Economy
FromJun 14, 2026 To Jun 16, 2026
Hybrid Event
Featured at the ERF 32nd Annual Conference, this collection of Political Economy papers explores examines the complex intersections of conflict, cultural identity, and institutional governance across the MENA region.
Key Themes and Insights
The core themes revolve around geopolitical instability and resilience, analyzing the macroeconomic spillovers of regional conflicts on GCC countries alongside the micro-level impacts of conflict exposure on households in Palestine and Lebanon; religion and socioeconomic behavior, investigating how cultural and religious observance influences economic attitudes and societal behaviors in Arab nations and Türkiye; and governance and rights, exploring cross-border coordination for minority socioeconomic rights and strategic environmental management. Together, these studies provide critical insights into how structural, cultural, and geopolitical dynamics dictate economic survival, policy coordination, and regional stability.
Agenda
Parallel Session 4: Governance, Redistribution, and Political Economy
Date
14/06/2026
Time
From 11:30 am To 1:00 pm
Speakers
Authors
Lamia Mokaddem
Professor of Economics and Head of Research...
Research Fellows
Nader Habibi
Henry J. Leir Professor of Practice in...
Papers
Conflicts of Use and Environmental Governance in the Bizerte Lagoon: A Strategic Analysis Using the MACTOR Method
Coastal lagoons represent critical socio-ecological systems facing intense governance conflicts due to competing uses and... Read More
From Zero-Min to Zero-Max: Enhancing Kurdish Rights and Reducing Regional Development Gaps Through Multistate Coordination
Kurds are an important and viable ethnic group with historic roots and presence in four... Read More
Agenda
Parallel Session 12: The Economic Consequences of Political Conflict
Date
15/06/2026
Time
From 11:00 am To 12:30 pm
Speakers
Research Fellows
Rabeh Morrar
Director of Research, Palestine Institute for Economic...
Authors
Yousuf Daas
PhD Candidate in Economics, Kobe University
Authors
Sameh Hallaq
Associate Professor of Economics at the Al-Quds...
Research Fellows
Salaheddin Abosedra
Fulbright Fellow, Qatar University
Authors
Md. Qamruzzaman
Professor of Finance, United International University
Papers
Financial Literacy, Conflict Dynamics, and Household Economic Resilience: Evidence from Palestine
This study investigates the interaction between financial literacy and conflict intensity to determine household financial... Read More
The Economic Impact of the Israel-Iran Conflict on GCC Countries and Strategies to Mitigate Adverse Effects
This paper investigates the impact of the Israel-Iran conflict on the macroeconomic performance of Gulf... Read More
Agenda
Parallel Session 21: Religion and Socio-economic Outcomes
Date
16/06/2026
Time
From 11:00 am To 12:30 pm
Speakers
Research Fellows
Moamen Gouda
Professor of Economics, Graduate School of International...
Authors
Abdullah Tirgil
Associate Professor, Department of Economics, Ankara Yıldırım...
Authors
Ümit Acar
Faculty Member, Department of Public Finance, Faculty...
Authors
Ali Recai Direkçi
Ph.D. Candidate in Economics, Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt...
Research Associates
Maleke Fourati
Visiting Professor, University of French Polynesia
Papers
Religion and Economic Attitudes in Arab Countries
Religion remains deeply embedded in Arab societies, yet its economic implications are often portrayed in... Read More
Religious Observance and Criminal Behavior: The Case of Ramadan in Türkiye
Ramadan fosters virtues such as patience, self-control, and ethical conduct, which contribute to a reduction... Read More
Conflict Exposure in a Multi-Sectarian Society: Evidence from Lebanon
This study examines how conflict exposure shapes trust in a multi-sectarian society where all groups... Read More