Mohamad Alhussein Saoud
Research Associate & PhD Candidate
Chair of Applied Economics
Otto-von-Guericke Universität Magdeburg
About Me
I am a Research Associate and PhD Candidate in Applied Economics at Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg. My research focuses on the socioeconomic impacts of migration, refugee integration, and crime dynamics using rigorous econometric methods and large-scale administrative datasets.
As a Syrian refugee who arrived in Germany in 2015, I bring both academic expertise and personal insight to understanding displacement, integration, and policy responses. My work combines theoretical economics with empirical analysis to address pressing questions about migration, social cohesion, and evidence-based policymaking.
Education
Research Focus
My research investigates how major policy events and demographic shocks affect socioeconomic outcomes, with particular emphasis on:
- Refugee integration and labor market outcomes
- Crime dynamics and hate crimes following major events
- Policy responses to migration crises
- Displacement and forced migration
- Evidence-based policy design for refugee populations
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Key Strengths
- Econometric Methods: Difference-in-differences, event studies, spatial econometrics, causal inference
- Data Analysis: Large administrative datasets, survey data, field research coordination
- Languages: English, Arabic (native), German (fluent)
- Research Experience: 10+ years in quantitative analysis, field research, and policy evaluation
- Teaching: Multiple awards for teaching excellence in econometrics, macroeconomics, and policy analysis