Beyond the Research

Hussain Hadah’s interests outside economics, including soccer, hiking, snowboarding, and his dogs.

Outside economics

When I am not working, I am usually on a soccer field, in the mountains, or on a trail with my dogs.

Mountain trips

I spend as much time as I can snowboarding and hiking in Colorado.

Snowboarding at Keystone in Colorado

Snowboarding at Keystone, Colorado.

Lake Isabelle and the surrounding mountains in Colorado

Hiking at Lake Isabelle, Colorado.

Trail dogs

Bill and Shams are my favorite trail companions.

Bill and Shams standing on a wooded trail

Bill and Shams on a trail.

Barcelona

I attended El Clásico at Camp Nou in May 2026, when FC Barcelona clinched the La Liga title against Real Madrid.

FC Barcelona players celebrating on the field at Camp Nou

FC Barcelona clinches the 2026 La Liga title at Camp Nou.

Championship soccer

My Sunday-league team has won three straight championships.

My Sunday league soccer team after winning a championship

Three-time Sunday league champions.

Sports

I follow the Houston Astros, Houston Rockets, Houston Texans, and FC Barcelona.