

Felix Samy Soliman
PhD student, Economics, University of Zurich
Felix Samy Soliman is a PhD Student in Economics at the University of Zurich. His research studies macroeconomics, with applications in development, spatial and environmental economics. A common theme is the combination of quasi-experimental research methods with quantitative macro models. Recent work explores the role of slack among small firms in shaping the aggregate effects of large-scale cash transfers.
Recent work by Felix Samy Soliman
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How low demand constrains productivity and economic development
Evidence from Kenya shows that small firms have a lot of ‘slack’, i.e. they could produce substantially more output without having to hire additional workers, buy additional machines, or raise prices, simply by reducing their idle time. Why is slack ...
Published 06.01.25
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Do cash transfers cause inflation?
Evidence from cash transfers at scale in Kenya suggests that demand-side policies or stimulus may be very effective at raising output without creating inflationary pressure when there is a lot of ‘slack’ in the economy.
Published 06.01.25