Ahmed Mushfiq Mobarak

Ahmed Mushfiq Mobarak is the Jerome Kasoff ’54 Professor of Management and Economics at the Yale School of Management, jointly appointed with the Department of Economics. His research focuses on Behavioral Economics, Economic Development, Economics, Emerging Markets, and Environment. He conducts field experiments to explore ways to induce people in developing countries to adopt welfare-improving technologies and behaviors. Mobarak also examines the complexities of scaling up effective development interventions. His work has been published in journals such as Econometrica, Science, and The American Economic Review, and has been covered by media outlets including the New York Times and The Economist. He collaborates with governments and NGOs in several countries to develop evidence-based strategies for public health initiatives, including COVID response efforts.

Ahmed Mushfiq Mobarak is a Jerome Kasoff '54 Professor of Economics and Management at Yale University, specializing in development economics and environmental economics. His research explores the intersection of economic development, policy interventions, and environmental sustainability. Mobarak's work includes studies on migration, urban spatial structure, technology adoption, and the impact of natural disasters on economic outcomes. He has examined the effects of electrification, pollution spillovers, and informal risk sharing in developing countries. His research also addresses public health challenges, such as vaccine acceptance and community masking during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mobarak's contributions focus on understanding how policy and market mechanisms can improve livelihoods and promote sustainable development.