Dr. Ali M. S. Fatemi

President of the American Graduate School of Business and Economics

Professor of Economics and Finance at AGSBE and at the Baruch College of the City University of New York

Fields of Expertise

Monetary Theory and Policy
International Trade Theory
International Finance
Capital Markets
Managerial Economics
Monetary and Financial Economics
Micro and Macroeconomics

Education

B.S., Fairleigh Dickinson University, USA
M.A., Ph.D., New School for Social Research, USA

Previous Experience

Dean of the Graduate School of Business, The American University of Paris, Paris, France, 2001-2008
Chair of International Business Administration at The American University of Paris, 2001-2008
Chair, Department of Economics, The American University of Paris, 1987-2001
Emeritus NJK Holdings Professor of Economics, The American University of Paris
Professor of Economics and Chair, Department of Economics, University of Akron, USA, 1965-85

Selected Publications:

Books

Reflections on Current Political and Economic Challenges, Keyhan Publications, London, 2009
Economic Development in the Model Cities (co-authored with David VanFleet and Laura Johnson), Department of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, D. C. June 1974
The Political Economy of the Middle East: A Computerized Guide to the Literature (co-authored with With Abbas Amiri), 1970, Kent State University and The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio, USA

Articles

Currently writes weekly columns on economics, politics and other international subjects for Keyhan of London
"An Attempt at Economic Integration in Indian Ocean Region", Proceedings of The International Conference on Economic Integration held at Athens School of Economics, August 10-16. 1996. Athens, Greece, In International Economic Integration, published by the Athenian Forum , January 1996
"The European Monetary Union - Problems and Prospects", Proceedings of the Fourth International Congress of Political Economists, Paris, January 10-17, 1993
"The Question of Social Policy in the European Union", in the Journal of Economic Democracy, Vol.iii No. 4, Fall 1993
"Black Capitalism as a Strategy for Economic Development", Akron Business Review, vol. xii, No. 3, Fall 1975
"The Green Revolution, An Appraisal", Monthly Review, Vol. xxiv, No. 2, June 1973
"Reappraisal of a Road Project", The Engineering Economist, Vol. XV No. 1, Fall 1969
"International Development - Economic Awareness - System" in Current Research and Development and Scientific Documentation, No. 15, The National Science Foundation, Washington, D. C. 1969
"Economic Development and Exports", The Journal of Iranian Studies, Vol. II, No. 4, Yale University, Fall 1968

Contact

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News

Prof. Fatemi on Al Jazeera International About Franco-German Relations over the recent Eurozone Crisis

June 9, 2010

Professor Fatemi was interviewed on Al Jazeera International on June 7th about Franco-German relations in light of the recent Eurozone financial instability: "Unless the French and the Germans find a way to iron out their differences, not only the present crisis will not be resolved, the required confidence in the financial markets will not be restored and Greece's difficulties might become Europe's Lehman Brothers fiasco. The cancellation of the meeting today (Monday June 7th) is not crucial, it has been rescheduled for next week but there is wide gap between the two sides on many fronts, including ECB's monetary policy as well as Germany's emphasis on exports instead of encouraging domestic consumption. The two heavy weights of Europe need to pay a lot more attention to each other's problems and sensitivities if they want to continue leading the Union."

Professor Fatemi on TV Debate about Greek Bailout

May 6, 2010

Professor Fatemi was invited to a televised debate on May 4 following the Greek loan from the EU and IMF, and the related three-year austerity plan. He gave his analysis of the situation and discussed possible outcomes, along with Christian Stoffaes, President of the Franco-German Economic Analysis Council, and Professor Markus Kerber from the Technische Universität in Berlin. According to Professor Fatemi, while the Greek bailout might be coming in too late, it should at least allow Portugal, Spain, Italy and Ireland to prevent falling into such extreme financial crisis.

View France 24 Debate:
Greece: Where Does the Buck Stop - Part One
Greece: Where Does the Buck Stop - Part Two

Professor Fatemi talks about the Eurozone Crisis

March 29, 2010

Professor Ali Fatemi was invited to discuss the situation of the Eurozone which is the subject of growing concern across the world, following the Euro's fall against the dollar and the high level of debt across the European Union prompting some to talk about a Eurozone structural crisis.

Watch France 24's show Top Story: How Far Can the Euro Fall?

Dr. Fatemi invited on TV to discuss the Greek Financial Crisis

March 8, 2010

Professor Fatemi participated in a televised debate on March 5th about the financial crisis in Greece. He advanced the idea that having a single monetary policy without a single fiscal policy is likely one of tha main causes for today's crisis.

Watch France 24's show: The Debate: Greece: a People's Tragedy?

Dr. Fatemi comments on the Eurozone crisis on France 24

February 9, 2010

Professor Ali Fatemi was invited by the international news TV network France 24 to comment on the challenges faced by the Eurozone eleven years after it was founded, as Greece and other countries in Southern Europe are nearing deficit.

According to Dr. Fatemi, although it has a single monetary authority, the lack of a single fiscal authority keeps the Eurozone from behaving like a real "optimum currency area". Dr. Fatemi gave an analysis of the factors and possible scenarios of economic instability in Europe as it faces its biggest challenge since the creation of its new architecture by the Lisbon Treaty.

View France 24's Top Story "Saving the Eurozone"

Dr. Ali Fatemi at a Conference Co-sponsored by the EU and the German Government

September 17, 2009

Dr. Ali Fatemi was a key-note speaker at the 3rd Transatlantic Dialogue on Humanitarian Action in Brussels on June 8th, 2009. This one-day conference was conducted by the Global Public Policy Institute with the support of the European Commission and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Develoment.

The topic of Dr. Fatemi's presentation was the significance of the worldwide economic recession and in particular its impact on BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China) and Low Income Countries (LIC).

This was the third in a series of conferences that are part of a research program conducted by the Global Public Policy Institute in partnership with the Johns Hopkins University Center for Transatlantic Relations. The purpose of this year's conference was to examine the critical challenges facing the humanitarian sector, including:

the tension between maintaining the humanitarian space and addressing the root causes of humanitarian problems
the role of the financial crisis in worsening or creating new humanitarian emergencies
humanitarian assistance as a mechanism for engaging regional powers

(Source: Global Public Policy Institute website)

Charlotte Bennborn Sweden
M.A., School of International Relations
Class of 2008

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