Abdullah Al Bahrani is the Director of the Center for Economic Education and an Associate Professor of Economics at Northern Kentucky University (NKU). His Ph.D. is in Economics, specifically in the area of market design and consumer behavior. Abdullah’s research is in financial market, financial education, and the impact of financial behaviors on economic outcomes. As director of the Center for Economic Education he works closely with policymakers to help develop data driven policies. His most recent work is with the Treasurer of the State of Kentucky helping develop policies that will increase financial capabilities and financial understanding.