Reyadh Faras is an Associate Professor of Economics at Kuwait University (College of Business Administration). He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from West Virginia University, a Master’s degree in Economics (Public Finance) from Florida State University, and a Master’s in Economics (Monetary Theory and Labor Economics) from the University of Colorado. He has published several papers in reputable, well-respected journals. He previously served as an Operations Officer at the World Bank (Kuwait Office), an Advisor to the Executive Director at the IMF, and as the Assistant Secretary General for Planning and Affairs in Kuwait. (reyadh.faras@ku.edu.kw)