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Reza Zamani

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Reza Zamani
Assistant Professor of Economics, Allameh Tabataba'i University

Reza Zamani was Assistant Professor of economics, at Allameh Tabataba'i University from 2014. He was visiting assistant professor (visiting researcher) at Philips University of Marburg, Germany from 2021 to 2024. Now he is visiting researcher at University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business since Apr. 2024. He teaches macroeconomics, development economics and financial economics in both under graduate and graduate levels. His research interests are macroeconomic, microeconomic, development and financial economy. He got his Ph.D. in economics from Allameh Tabataba'i University, M.Sc. in economics from University of Tehran, and B.Sc. in civil engineering from University of Tehran. He has outstanding experience and professional in policy analysis, economic modeling, data analysis and economic advising; Professional teaching with strength background in mathematics, statistics, programming; and management (in policy institutions and academic).

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Corruption in Iran: the role of oil rents

How do fluctuations in oil rents influence levels of corruption in Iran? This column reports the findings of new research, which examines the impact of increases in the country’s oil revenues on corruption, including the mechanisms through which the effects occur – higher inflation, greater public spending on the military and the weakness of democratic institutions.

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A Macroeconomic Accounting of Unemployment in Jordan:  Unemployment is mainly an issue for adults and men

Since unemployment rates in Jordan are higher among young people and women than other groups, unemployment is commonly characterised as a youth and gender issue. However, the majority of the country’s unemployed are adults and men. This suggests that unemployment is primarily a macroeconomic issue challenge for the entire labour market. The appropriate response therefore is coordinated fiscal, monetary, structural and institutional policies, while more targeted measures can still benefit specific groups.

Tunisia’s energy transition: the key role of small businesses

Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) play a critical role in Tunisia’s economy, contributing significantly to GDP and employment. As this column explains, they are also essential for advancing the country’s ambitions to make a successful transition from reliance on fossil fuels to more widespread use of renewable energy sources. A fair distribution of the transition’s benefits across all regions and communities will secure a future where MSMEs thrive as leaders in a prosperous, inclusive and sustainable Tunisia.

The hidden potential of Jordan’s small firms for driving a green transition

For Jordan, a green transition represents an enormous transformative opportunity. But a decade-long increase in the use of renewable energy has not freed the country of its economic woes. This column explores the currently underused yet potentially powerful force of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises – and proposes policies that could improve the investment climate and clear legislative and regulatory barriers.

Global value chains and sustainable development

What is the role of exchange rate undervaluation in promoting participation in global value chains by firms in developing countries? What is the impact of the stringency of national environmental regulations on firms’ GVC participation? And how do firms’ political connections affect their participation in GVCs? These questions will be explored for the MENA region at a special session of the ERF annual conference, which takes place in Cairo in April 2025.




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