Research Summary
Dr. Miriam Al Lily’s current research explores the intersection of developmental economics and behavioral economics, integrating game theory, to explore decision-making, poverty dynamics, and social interaction in Middle Eastern contexts.
Key Publications
Al Lily, M. (2025). The AI president: a country governed by artificial intelligence. Foresight, 27(1), 133-146.
Al Lily, M., & Liebenehm, S. (2025). Risk and Time Preferences Among the Urban Poor in Saudi Arabia. Review of Development Economics, 29(3), 1613-1633.
Al Lily, M., & Waibel, H. (2025). Urban poverty in Saudi Arabia. Middle East Development Journal, 17(1), 102-128.
Al Lily, M. (2023). Establishing human connections: experimental evidence from the helping game. International Journal of Game Theory, 52(3), 805-832.
Al Lily, M. (2020). Signals exchanged between potential spouses in the Saudi Arabian arranged marriage market. Society, 57(2), 185-194.