Mohamed Shafik Gabr Department of Economics

About Mohamed Shafik Gabr Department of Economics

Founded in 1947 as Egypt’s first economics department, the Mohamed Shafik Gabr Department of Economics has long been a leader in economic education and research in the region. With a rigorous curriculum and esteemed faculty, it continues to graduate top talent who lead in government, business and international organizations.

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Programs

Offering one of the most in-demand majors at AUC, the department plays a central role in the university’s academic life, with its courses widely taken across disciplines.

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Economics Department News

Amina Orfi attacks a squash ball with her racket

مارس 5, 2026

Meet Freshman Amina Orfi: World No.3 Squash Star

Freshman Amina Orfi loves a tight shot, when the squash racket whips the ball straight along the wall, making it difficult to receive and react to.

Student Experience

Graphic showing a group of Egyptian pounds

نوفمبر 15, 2023

Examining the Egyptian Economy

Business

فبراير 18, 2019

School of Business hosts a seminar on: “Access to Finance for Small and Medium Enterprises” in partnership with the International Monetary Fund and Economic Research Forum

Chief Economist of the IMF Maurice Obstfeld

نوفمبر 8, 2018

Chief Economist of the International Monetary Fund Speaks on Economic Policy

Economics Highlights

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Call for Papers in Economics and Public Policy

As an initiative to disseminate and encourage student and faculty research, the Mohamed Shafik Gabr Department of Economics is welcoming submissions of working papers from AUC students and faculty.