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The Unchecked Blaze of Next-Door Conflicts: Africa's Experience
A small campfire, if left unattended, can spread its flames to nearby brush and trees, eventually growing into a much larger and...
Hany Abdel-Latif
Nov 1, 20244 min read
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Surviving Quicksand
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region currently hinges on a growth model that is losing traction. This model is characterized by...
Hany Abdel-Latif
Oct 9, 20244 min read
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Choosing Your Dissertation Topic? A Path to Research Passion
Embarking on your dissertation journey and puzzled about choosing a research topic? In this short video (recorded a few years ago and now...
Hany Abdel-Latif
Mar 7, 20241 min read
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When you're stuck in quicksand, stop kicking.
As the golden age of oil nears its end, incomes in the MENA region are destined to fall precipitously from their artificial...
Hany Abdel-Latif
Mar 7, 20241 min read
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Savings from Oil Revenues Could Help Africa's Producers Manage Price Swings
Buffers insure against volatile crude prices and lower debt risks. Oil exporters in sub-Saharan Africa should target buffers of around 5...
Hany Abdel-Latif
Mar 3, 20241 min read
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China’s Slowing Economy Will Hit Sub-Saharan Africa’s Growth
The country’s economic engagement with the region is evolving, with implications for growth, trade, and investment. China has forged deep...
Hany Abdel-Latif
Mar 3, 20241 min read
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How Distrust of Government by Marginalized People Fuels Conflict in Africa
Improving people’s relationships with state institutions and ensuring access to services can foster conditions for greater peace and...
Hany Abdel-Latif
Mar 3, 20241 min read
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Like a Swan Gliding on Ice: My First Ice Skating Experience!
Today, I decided to share with my blog readers a true story about a quest undertaken by a father and his two young daughters. That is me...
Hany Abdel-Latif
Jan 10, 20235 min read
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Why Should Economists Use R? A Peek at My Journey!
Economists perform statistical analyses for various reasons, including examining relationships between variables, forecasting future...
Hany Abdel-Latif
Jan 8, 20234 min read
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Writing An Economics Research Paper
Writing a research paper might be challenging, but it is also an essential and gratifying aspect of the academic profession. Economists...
Hany Abdel-Latif
Jan 4, 20234 min read
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On Writing A Research Proposal
I'm going to give some advice on how to write a research proposal in this post. It is a summary of a post I made several years ago to...
Hany Abdel-Latif
Nov 14, 20213 min read
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