Associate Professor | The Hashemite university | Jordan
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohammad W. Alomari, affiliated with Hashemite University in Zarqa, Jordan, focuses his research on development economics, with particular attention to poverty alleviation, microfinance, and socio-economic policy analysis. His scholarly contributions investigate the chronic nature of poverty and the mechanisms through which financial tools, like microfinance, can mitigate its severity and long-term impacts. Through empirical analysis, Dr. Alomari explores how targeted economic interventions influence both individual livelihoods and broader economic structures, especially in developing and underserved regions. His work, such as the 2025 article “The chronic illness of poverty: the effects of microfinance on the severity of poverty and the cost of its eradication” published in the Journal of Economic Studies, underscores the multidimensionality of poverty, arguing that financial inclusion strategies can reduce vulnerability and foster resilience among the poor. Moreover, his research critically examines the cost-effectiveness of poverty eradication programs, contributing valuable insights for policymakers and international development agencies. With 12 publications , 67 citations and an h-index of 5, Dr. Alomari has established a growing academic presence, cited across diverse economic and social science forums. His work often intersects with themes such as income inequality, sustainable development, and the economic empowerment of marginalized populations. Dr. Alomari’s research approach blends quantitative and policy-oriented perspectives, making his findings both academically robust and practically applicable. His contributions support ongoing efforts to design evidence-based economic policies that address persistent poverty and promote inclusive growth in low-income and transitional economies.
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Featured Publications
1. Alomari, M. W., & Azzam, I. A. (2017). Effect of the micro and macro factors on the performance of the listed Jordanian insurance companies. International Journal of Business and Social Science, 8(2), 66–73. Cited by: 65
2. Alomari, M. W., Marashdeh, Z., & Bashayreh, A. G. (2019). Contribution of financial market development in competitiveness growth. Cogent Economics & Finance.
Cited by: 24
3. Marashdeh, Z., Alomari, M. W., Khataybeh, M., & Alkhataybeh, A. (2021). Female representation on the boards of directors of non-financial companies. Journal of Governance and Regulation, 10(2).
Cited by: 20
4. Marashdeh, R. M. A. Z., Alomari, M. W., & Aleqab, M. M. (2021). Board characteristics and firm performance: The case of Jordanian non-financial institutions. Journal of Governance & Regulation, 10(3), 150–159.
Cited by: 19
5. Abdelhadi, S., Bashayreh, A. G., & Alomari, M. W. (2019). The impact of export instability on economic growth: Sample of MENA countries. International Journal of Economics and Business Research, 18(4), 429–435.
Cited by: 19
