4142 Nelson Hall | Department of Economics
Poole College of Management | North Carolina State University
Main Auditor, Energy Economics (Elsevier)
Phone: + (919) 515 - 3042
Email: eaiyash@ncsu.edu
Address: 2801 Founders Dr., Raleigh, NC 27695-8115, USA
I earned my Ph.D. in Economics from Kansas State University in 2023 and hold an M.A. in Economics from Eastern Illinois University in 2018, graduating with honors in both programs. I am an award‑winning scholar recognized for excellence in both research and teaching, with honors including the Best Graduate Student Research Paper Award, the King Mertz Distinguished Research Award, the Master’s Thesis Award of Excellence, the Thomas Teaching Award, and the Southern Economic Association Graduate Student Award.
My research spans macroeconomics and monetary economics, international and financial economics, environmental and development economics, and institutional and gender economics. My work examines exchange rate pass‑through, oil and commodity shocks, environmental sustainability, women’s empowerment, institutional quality, and the abortion–crime nexus, among other topics. I serve as the Main Auditor for Energy Economics (Elsevier), where I independently verify the accuracy, reproducibility, and compliance of empirical results and code. I have presented my research at major conferences, including the Southern Economic Association and the Midwest Economic Association.
I joined North Carolina State University soon after completing my Ph.D., beginning my appointment in August 2023. At NC State, I teach a range of undergraduate and graduate macroeconomics courses, including Principles of Macroeconomics, Intermediate Macroeconomics, Money and Financial Markets, and Fundamentals of Macroeconomics. I lead the NC State Fed Challenge Team, preparing students in macroeconomic analysis, monetary policy research, data interpretation, and policy communication, and training them to deliver strong, professional presentations for national‑level competition. Through this work, I help students connect classroom theory to real‑world economic decision‑making and develop the analytical and professional skills that make them strong candidates upon graduation.
My teaching emphasizes analytical reasoning, economic intuition, and the development of durable skills. I integrate economic theory with real‑world policy applications, data analysis, and empirical methods. My approach promotes active learning, clear communication, and critical thinking, preparing students to interpret evidence, evaluate policy arguments, and apply macroeconomic tools to contemporary issues. I am committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
Ph.D. Economics, Kansas State University (2023)
M.A. Economics, Eastern Illinois University (2018)
