Title: Decoding Causality: How Economists Use Data to Uncover Causal Links

Brief about the talk: The presentation shall give a broad examination of how applied economists use data to uncover and confirm causal links. The focus will be put on the main tools used in the field of econometrics for causal inference, particularly emphasizing recent developments and emerging trends. The practicality of these tools will be demonstrated using cases on specific economic issues in Saudi Arabia.

Brief about the speaker: Abdullah Almansour is a Professor of Applied Economics at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM). He is actively engaged in analyzing and debating economic issues in Saudi Arabia. Dr. Al-Mansour earned his PhD in Applied Economics from the University of Waterloo and has held visiting research positions at prestigious institutions such as Harvard's Growth Lab and the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies, among others. He has an extensive publication record in leading academic journals in economics and finance and a track record of advisory services in both public and private entities on economic matters