Riadh Ben Jelili

Maître de Conférences HDR, Université de Bretagne Sud, IAE Bretagne Sud, Vannes, France
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Présentation

I have over 30 years of experience as an economist, focusing on applied econometrics, economic development, trade, and foreign direct investment. My work seeks to connect theoretical insights with real-world applications, addressing pressing global challenges like economic resilience, sustainable development, and economic reform. In recent years, I have broadened my research to explore sustainability—particularly in green finance—and the socio-economic aspects of democratic transitions in the Arab world.

Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to collaborate with governments, particularly in the Arab region, as well as with international organizations, think tanks, and academic institutions. These partnerships have enabled me to contribute to policies and strategies that support sustainable growth, inclusive governance, and economic reform. I strive to combine rigorous research with practical perspectives to help develop solutions that balance economic progress with social and environmental sustainability.

I am deeply committed to fostering resilience and inclusivity through research, teaching, and policy advising. I value collaboration and always welcome opportunities to work with others who share a dedication to building a more sustainable and equitable future.

Domaines de recherche

Economies et finances Méthodes et statistiques

Compétences

Economie des pays Arabes Econométrie appliquée Investissement direct étranger Financement du commerce extérieur Finance verte Transition démocratique des pays Arabes Méthode de prévision Machine learning

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Publications

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Global Economic Sovereignty Composite Index (ECO-SOV) 2024 Edition Third Research Report -Final Version

Riadh Ben Jelili

2025

Pré-publication, Document de travail hal-04906682v1
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Machine Learning Approaches to Predicting Corporate Green, Social, and Sustainability Bond Issuance

Riadh Ben Jelili

2025

Pré-publication, Document de travail hal-04906541v1
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Dynamic Incentive Design for Green Bonds: Signaling, Reputation, and Optimal Subsidies.

Riadh Ben Jelili

2025

Pré-publication, Document de travail hal-05220846v1
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Green Bond Issuance Strategies: A Stackelberg Approach with Empirical Evidence from Europe

Riadh Ben Jelili , Olivier Adoukonou , Youssef Fahmi

2024

Pré-publication, Document de travail hal-04906526v1
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Stratégie Alternative de Développement de la Tunisie

Riadh Ben Jelili

2024

Pré-publication, Document de travail hal-04906645v1
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Is Tunisia’s democracy on its deathbed: Social Capital, Economic Insecurity, Middle Class and Attitudes Toward Democracy

Riadh Ben Jelili

2023

Pré-publication, Document de travail (working paper) hal-04315628v2
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Indice composite de souveraineté économique: Note méthodologique

Riadh Ben Jelili

2023

Pré-publication, Document de travail hal-04324183v2
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A New Composite Measure of FDI Attractiveness: Global FDI Country Attractiveness (GFICA) Index

Riadh Ben Jelili

2012

Pré-publication, Document de travail hal-04224577v1
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The Arab Region's Unemployment Problem Revisited

Riadh Ben Jelili

2010

Pré-publication, Document de travail (working paper) hal-03840605v1
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Firm Heterogeneity and Productivity: The Contribution of Microdata

Riadh Ben Jelili

2010

Pré-publication, Document de travail (working paper) hal-03840600v1
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Tourism in Arab South Mediterranean Countries: The Competitiveness Challenge

Riadh Ben Jelili

2010

Pré-publication, Document de travail (working paper) hal-03840596v1
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Conventional and Corrected Measures of Gender-related Development Index (GDI): What Happens to the Arab Countries Ranking?

Riadh Ben Jelili

2010

Pré-publication, Document de travail (working paper) hal-03840598v1
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Notes on Challenges of the Economic Security in the State of Kuwait

Riadh Ben Jelili

2010

Pré-publication, Document de travail (working paper) hal-03840604v1
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Normative approach of upstream-downstream relationships in the tourism sector: implication for the tourism policy of the South Mediterranean countries

Riadh Ben Jelili , Hélène Djoufelkit-Cottenet , Abdelhakim Hammoudi , . Economic Research Forum

2008

Pré-publication, Document de travail (working paper) hal-02811980v1
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Competition, Efficiency and Competition Policy in Tunisia

Riadh Ben Jelili

2022

Pré-publication, Document de travail hal-03840592v1
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Key Drivers of Corporate Green Bond Growth in Europe: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach

Riadh Ben Jelili , Olivier Adoukonou , Youssef Fahmi

5th Financial Economics Meeting (FEM-2024), EDC Paris Business School, INSEEC Grande Ecole, Athens University of Economics and Business, and CY Cergy Paris University, Dec 2024, Paris, France

Communication dans un congrès hal-04788537v1

Is Tunisia’s democracy on its deathbed? Social capital, economic insecurity and attitudes toward democracy

Riadh Ben Jelili

Revue canadienne d'études du développement / Canadian Journal of Development Studies, 2024, 45 (3), pp.427-446. ⟨10.1080/02255189.2024.2372396⟩

Article dans une revue hal-04810054v1

How does political risk matter for foreign direct investment into Arab economies?

Riadh Ben Jelili

Middle East Development Journal, 2023, pp.1-20. ⟨10.1080/17938120.2023.2254190⟩

Article dans une revue hal-04198168v1

Does foreign direct investment affect growth in MENA countries? A semi-parametric fixed-effects approach

Riadh Ben Jelili

Middle East Development Journal, 2020, 12 (1), pp.57-72. ⟨10.1080/17938120.2020.1719700⟩

Article dans une revue (data paper) hal-04060791v1

Do Default Loss Risks Matter for Arab Exports? Evidence from a Gravity Modelling Approach

Riadh Ben Jelili

Review of Middle East Economics and Finance, 2020, 16 (3), ⟨10.1515/rmeef-2019-0013⟩

Article dans une revue (data paper) hal-04060795v1

Access to Finance Thresholds and the Finance-Growth Nexus

Riadh Ben Jelili , Walid Abdmoulah

Economic Papers: A journal of applied economics and policy, 2013, 32 (4), pp.522 - 534. ⟨10.1111/1759-3441.12059⟩

Article dans une revue hal-03840532v1
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Revisiting the Finance-Growth Nexus: Further Evidence from Tunisia

Riadh Ben Jelili

Middle East Development Journal, 2012

Article dans une revue hal-03840566v1
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Tourism Competitiveness and Specialization in South Mediterranean Countries: A Panel Data Approach

Riadh Ben Jelili , Adel Abdel-Azim Ebrahim

Journal of development and economics policies, 2011

Article dans une revue hal-03840536v1
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Learning and Productivity Performance in Arab Manufacturing Industries

Riadh Ben Jelili

Journal of development and economics policies, 2010

Article dans une revue hal-03840535v1
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TRANSFERTS DES MIGRANTS TUNISIENS ET QUALIFICATION -THÉORIE ET ÉVIDENCE

Riadh Ben Jelili , Mohamed Jellal

L'Actualité économique. Revue d'analyse économique, 2002

Article dans une revue hal-03840560v1
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ASSIMILATION SOCIALE DES IMMIGRANTS TUNISIENS EN EUROPE ET DECISION DE MIGRATION DE RETOUR

Riadh Ben Jelili

Région et Développement, 1997

Article dans une revue hal-03840570v1

Entry, Exit, and Productivity in Tunisian Manufacturing industries

Riadh Ben Jelili , Mohamed Goaied

Market Dynamics and Productivity in Developing Countries, pp 73-108, 2009

Chapitre d'ouvrage hal-03840582v1

Competition and Efficiency in the Arab World

Riadh Ben Jelili

Competition and efficiency in the Arab world, pp 159-201, 2008, 978-0-230-52498-9

Chapitre d'ouvrage hal-03840587v1