Farhad Sabetan, Ph.D.

Expertise

Economics, Human Rights, Minorities in the Middle East (especially the Bahá’ís).

Unique life experiences

I have taught (and might continue to teach) an underground university in Iran, where Bahá’ís are not allowed to pursue higher education solely because of their religious beliefs.

In The News

• Big Banks Including JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America Asked for Final Bids on First Republic

  Professor Farhad Sabetan says a new Big Bank operator would be beneficial for First Republic to be owned by a trusted Big Bank.

  April 30, 2023

• What Russian Oil Ban Means for Consumers

  Farhad Sabetan, a professor of economics, explains how the Russian oil ban will affect the price of anything that needs to be transported, as well as airline tickets and some services.

  March 9, 2022

• When Will Bay Area Gas Prices Drop? (NBC Bay Area)

  Economics lecturer Farhad Sabetan discusses how gas prices may fluctuate in the coming weeks.

  November 24, 2021

• U.S. consumer prices soared 6.2% in past year, most since 1990 (KRON-4)

  Economics lecturer Farhad Sabetan discusses the inflation rate and how long he expects it to remain high.

  November 10, 2021

• Product shortages: What the experts recommend before the arrival of the holidays (Telemundo)

  Economics lecturer Farhad Sabetan discusses global supply chain issues as the holidays approach.

  November 9, 2021