EDUCATION
PhD. Economics, The University of York (UOY), United Kingdom, 2013-2017.
Thesis Title: “Essays on Business Cycles and The Causes and Consequences of Procyclical Policies.”
Supervised By: Professor Gulcin Ozkan, The University of York, UK.
Examined By: Professor John Ashworth, Head of the Economics and Finance, Durham University, UK.
Thesis Advisory Panel: Professor Peter N. Smith and Dr. Andrew Pickering, The University of York, UK.
MSc. Finance and Economics, Queen Mary University of London (QMUL), United Kingdom, Distinction (Top Second of the Cohort), 2010-2011.
Dissertation Title: “The Behaviour of Fiscal Policy in Polarized Countries: Procyclicality, Volatility and Growth.”
Supervised By (External): Professor Gulcin Ozkan, The University of York, UK.
Bachelors of Business Administration (BBA), Dual Major Economics, Finance and Accounting, North South University (NSU), Bangladesh, 2003-2007.
Dissertation Title: “Is There Any J-Curve Effect? An Analysis on Trade Balance and Real Exchange Rate: Evidence from Bangladesh vs. OECD Countries.”
Supervised By: Professor Abdul Hannan Chowdhury, School of Business and Economics, North South University, Bangladesh.
FILED OF INTEREST
Applied Macroeconomics, International Macroeconomics, International Finance, Macroprudential Policy, Sudden Stops and Financial Crises, Political Economics, Development Economics and Emerging Markets.
FULL PUBLICATIONS LIST
“Fiscal space and the procyclicality of fiscal policy: The case for making hay while the sun shines” (with Richard McManus and Gulcin Ozkan). Economic Inquiry, (2021), 1–15. https://doi.org/10.1111/ecin.13008
This article has also been selected to feature in Wiley’s Research Headlines. Following is the link to the Press Release Details:
RESEARCH PAPERS
PROJECTS
“On the Consequences of Fear of Free Floating and Procyclical Monetary Policy”, January 2021, (with Gulcin Ozkan and Richard McManus).
WORKING PAPER
Why Are Some Countries In A Fiscal Procyclicality Trap?, February 2017
Is Fear of Free Floating Responsible for Procyclical Monetary Policy?, June 2017
On the Consequences of Macroeconomic Policy: Procyclicality, Volatility and Growth, November 2017
WORK IN PROGRESS
The Role of Trade Demand and External Debt in Global Financial Crisis: Evidence from Emerging Economies, August 2017
Is Corruption Harmful For Economics Growth: An Empirical Investigation, April 2018
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Lecturer, Department of Economics and Related Studies, The University of York (Autumn, 2018 - Present)
Associate Lecturer, Department of Economics and Related Studies, The University of York (Summer, 2018)
Teaching Scholar, Department of Economics & Related Studies, The University of York (Autumn & Spring, 2014-2016)
Teaching Fellow, Department of Economics & Related Studies, The University of York (Autumn & Spring, 2013-2014)
CONSULTING EXPERIENCE
Business Analyst (Strategy and Market Research), MTI Consulting LTD, Bangladesh, (2008-2010)
Below key projects and many more have harnessed the ability and skills of gathering, analysing, assessing, and interpreting industry specific, micro and macro level information and gain insights to develop cutting-edge bottom-line impacting solution for clients.
Key Consulting Projects:
Limoneira, USA – Expansion Strategic Plan for USA Based Agriculture Company (Business Analyst).
Trade Development Authority of Pakistan – Shaping Pakistan’s National Export Strategy (Business Analyst).
Concord Group, Bangladesh – Re-structuring Based on Strategic Direction (Lead Business Analyst).
North South University, Bangladesh – Organizational Strategic Planning and Structure Development (Lead Business Analyst).
Runner Group, Bangladesh – Monitoring Cell Development for Top Management (Lead Business Analyst).
OTHER INFORMATION
Language: English (Proficient), Bengali (Native), Urdu and Hindi (Basic)
Statistical Analysis: Proficient in E-views and Stata
Other Software: Proficient in Using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, MS Word)