Dr. Ahmed Mobarak

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Biography

Mushfiq Mobarak is the Jerome Kasoff ’54 Professor of Management Economics at the Yale School of Management, with a joint appointment in the Department of Economics. As a development economist, he focuses on initiating field experiments aimed at persuading individuals in developing countries to adopt technologies and behaviors that enhance their well-being. His research addresses the complexities involved in scaling development interventions that have proven effective in trials and encompasses projects in Bangladesh, Brazil, Chile, India, Kenya, Nepal, and Malawi. His work, published in prestigious journals such as Econometrica, Science, American Economic Review, and others, has been covered by numerous media outlets including The New York Times, the Economist, BBC, and Der Spiegel. Mobarak has collaborated with various governments and NGOs to design evidence-based COVID response strategies, reaching over 100 million people in need. He has held esteemed positions at the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, and other organizations. Mobarak teaches courses in Development Economics at Yale.

Research Interests

Experience

Jerome Kasoff ’54 Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

Yale School of Management • New Haven, CT

Teaching and conducting research in management economics and development.

Positions at World Bank, IMF, J-PAL MIT

— Present

Held various positions focusing on poverty alleviation and economic development.

Courses

State & Society MGT 413

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.