Mousa Mohammed Tawfeeq, PhD, PFS

Introduction

Dr. Mousa M. Tawfeeq received his Ph.D. in applied economics from West Virginia University in the U.S. For over 18 years, he has taught and conducted research in Kurdistan, the United States, China, and other countries. He has held faculty positions at Salahadin University -Hawler, West Virginia University, University of Kentucky, and Shanghai University International for Business and Economics (SUIBE). Dr. Tawfeeq has extensive academic experience in microeconomics, macroeconomics, applied economics, econometrics, spatial Econometrics, energy and natural resources economics, money and banking, financial markets, security analysis, and corporate finance. His teaching approach is based upon creative lesson plans applying pedagogy, andragogy, BOPPS, Bloom Taxonomy and engagement activities. In addition, Dr. Tawfeeq is a professional certified financial planning, mutual funds, business consultant and insurance advisor. He has worked with Primerica Corporation and Sunlife for more than five years in North America.

Education

• - Ph.D. in Economics, West Virginia University, WVU, 2018.
• - MS in Economics and Planning, AIU, 2002
• - Certified financial and mutual fund licensee, Primerica, North America as Personal Financial Specialist (PFS).

Research

Dr. Tawfeeq is the first Kurdish researcher to utilize spatial econometric models in his scientific research. His research interest includes economics for business, energy and natural resources economics, financial markets, productivity, and economic development. He has advised policy makers and businesses on various issues. He has published four books in Economics, Kurdistan Economy, Stock markets and oil prices in the Middle East, and real estate in both Kurdish and English languages.

Professional Membership

• The Econometrics Society, North America.
• Agricultural & Applied Economics Association (AAEA), USA.
• Association of Environmental and Resource Economists (AERE), USA.
• International Association for Energy Economics (IAEE), USA.
• Regional Science Association International (RSAI).
• Kurdistan Syndicated Economists (KSE)
• EFMD accreditation is a quality assurance process offered by the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD).
• Certified and licensed financial services and insurance by Primerica Corp.