(MENAFN - Daily News Egypt) Amin received a degree from the Faculty of Law from Cairo University in 1955, as well as a master's degree in 1961 and PhD in 1964 in economics from the London School of Economics. Amin has also taught various economics courses at the American University in Cairo since 1979, including introduction to microeconomics, economic development, philosophy of economics, and history of economics thought. Known for his disregard for capitalism, globalisation, and modern technology, he joined the Egyptian Economic Society, eventually serving as a member of its board of directors from 1991 to 1994. Amin was also a member of the board of the Arab Society of Economic Research and research coordinator from 1995 to 1997. Also, he has been a member of the Egyptian Society for Human Rights since 1978 and a member of the Arab Society for Human Rights since 1985.

Source: Daily News Egypt September 26, 2018 08:03 UTC