Ebad Ebadi
Economist, World Bank
Ebad Ebadi is an Economist at the World Bank. He specializes in applying econometric and data analysis techniques to explore developmental issues, with a focus on labor markets and international trade. His current research focuses on the intersection of economic policy, environmental sustainability, and technological transformation in developing economies. Prior to joining the World Bank, he was involved in academia, teaching at George Washington University and the University of Tehran. He also engaged in research roles at various think tanks and institutions, including the IMF. Ebad earned his Ph.D. in Economics (George Washington University, the US) and holds an MSc in Economics (London School of Economics, UK).
Recent work by Ebad Ebadi
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When protection backfires: The impact of labour reform on women’s employment in Iran
When female labour reforms fail to align with employer incentives, they can deepen rather than reduce gender disparities in the labour market, as shown by Iran’s 2016 reform.
Published 14.11.25