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Mohamed Obaidy
Mohamed Obaidy
Associate Director and Economist, Center for New York City Affairs
Morocco
ADEL
2026

Mohamed Obaidy is Associate Director and Economist at the Center for New York City Affairs at The New School, where he leads research on labor market, inequality, economic growth, and fiscal policy. He is also a Senior Economist Affiliate at the Learning for Well-Being Institute, working on child well-being and international social policy. Prior to joining the Center, Mohamed worked with the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, UNDP, UNICEF, and the New Development Bank. His work has appeared in academic and policy outlets. He has also contributed expert commentary to The New York Times and participated in high-level United Nations policy forums. Mohamed holds a PhD in Economics from The New School for Social Research.