Azfar Baharudin
PhD Candidate in Economics
University of Illinois Chicago
PhD Candidate in Economics
University of Illinois Chicago
I am a PhD candidate in Economics at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), specializing in health economics and empirical industrial organization. I am on the 2025-2026 job market. My research applies structural econometric modeling and causal inference methods in market analysis and policy evaluation.
Job market paper link.
Beyond my doctoral research, I have gained industry experience as a Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) intern at AstraZeneca. I have also received recognition as an outstanding educator and mentor from the UIC Graduate College (click here for award details), secured an award from the UIC Provost’s Office and University Library for advancing educational accessibility for undergraduates (click here for award details), and actively supported undergraduate student development.
Outside of work, I am an active member of an initiative supporting underserved communities in Chicago through monthly provision of household supplies, as well as providing assistance to refugee populations.
Health Economics
Industrial Organization
Education economics
Public Economics
Education
MSc Mathematics
MEc Economics
BBA (Honors, First Class) Business Economics