Overview
Background
Dr. Shabbir Ahmad is an economist and applied economist specializing in productivity, financial analysis, and environmental sustainability. His research encompasses impact evaluation across various economic and financial dimensions, developing econometric methods to measure and decompose sectoral productivity into its core drivers. Dr. Ahmad's recent work has centered on productivity and sustainability challenges within the agriculture and resource sectors, focusing on achieving net zero emissions.
His collaborations span industry, international organizations, and academic institutions, addressing economic development issues across multiple continents. Dr. Ahmad’s expertise lies in data analytics, economic modeling, and policy analysis, with proficiency in handling and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data, including large administrative datasets.
Dr. Ahmad's work significantly contributes to international development research, addressing key challenges in economic growth, resource management, and policy interventions in developed and developing nations. His research blends robust theoretical foundations with practical solutions, influencing academic discourse and global policy decisions. Throughout his career, he has secured numerous international grants and applied innovative methods to combat rural poverty and promote economic development, especially in Asia and Africa.
He holds a PhD in Applied Econometrics from the UQ School of Economics (2014) and a PhD in Financial Economics from Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan (2011).
Availability
- Dr Shabbir Ahmad is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Qualifications
- Masters (Coursework) of Economics, International Islamic University
- Masters (Coursework) of Science, International Islamic University
- Masters (Research), Quaid-i-Azam University
- Doctor of Philosophy of Applied Economics, Quaid-i-Azam University
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Research interests
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Applied Econometrics
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Efficiency and Productivity Analysis
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Environment and Sustainability
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Islamic Finance and Financial Sector Performance
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Socialand economic inequalities
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Resource Economics and sustainable development
Research impacts
Dr. Ahmad's research makes a significant global impact by addressing key challenges in economic development, resource management, and policy formulation, particularly within developing economies. His work stands out for its blend of rigorous theoretical insights and practical application, influencing both academic discourse and real-world policy decisions. Dr. Ahmad has collaborated with high-level government officials and policymakers across multiple nations, including engagements with the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea and Ministers for Agriculture and Finance in various developing countries.
Works
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2022
Journal Article
Decomposition of total factor productivity into efficiency components: An empirical analysis of district level school performance
Ismail, Andleeb, Ahmad, Shabbir and Khan, Karim (2022). Decomposition of total factor productivity into efficiency components: An empirical analysis of district level school performance. Pakistan Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 10 (2). doi: 10.52131/pjhss.2022.1002.0251
2022
Conference Publication
Technology gaps in gold production: a mine level environmentally adjusted analysis
Ahmad, Shabbir, Steen, John, Valenta, Rick and Ali, Saleem (2022). Technology gaps in gold production: a mine level environmentally adjusted analysis. European Workshop on Efficiency and Productivity Analysis, Porto, Portugal, 27-29 June 2022.
2022
Journal Article
Technology gaps in global gold production: a mine-level carbon dioxide emissions adjusted efficiency analysis
Ahmad, Shabbir, Steen, John, Valenta, Rick and Ali, Saleem (2022). Technology gaps in global gold production: a mine-level carbon dioxide emissions adjusted efficiency analysis. SSRN Electronic Journal, 1-29. doi: 10.2139/ssrn.4090750
2022
Journal Article
Does economic growth stimulate energy consumption? The role of human capital and R&D expenditures in China
Shahbaz, Muhammad, Song, Malin, Ahmad, Shabbir and Vinh Vo, Xuan (2022). Does economic growth stimulate energy consumption? The role of human capital and R&D expenditures in China. Energy Economics, 105 105662, 105662. doi: 10.1016/j.eneco.2021.105662
2021
Journal Article
Does institutional quality and remittances inflow crowd-in private investment to avoid Dutch Disease? A case for emerging seven (E7) economies
Su, Chi-Wei, Sun, Tiezhu, Ahmad, Shabbir and Mirza, Nawazish (2021). Does institutional quality and remittances inflow crowd-in private investment to avoid Dutch Disease? A case for emerging seven (E7) economies. Resources Policy, 72 102111, 102111. doi: 10.1016/j.resourpol.2021.102111
2021
Journal Article
Knowledge spill-over and institutional quality role in controlling Dutch disease: A case of BRICS countries
Hao, Linna, Ahmad, Shabbir, Chang, Hsu-Ling and Umar, Muhammad (2021). Knowledge spill-over and institutional quality role in controlling Dutch disease: A case of BRICS countries. Resources Policy, 72 102114, 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.resourpol.2021.102114
2021
Other Outputs
Try, Test and Learn Evaluation - Final Report. Prepared for Department of Social Service
Baxter, Janeen , Povey, Jenny , Burger, Sarah-Ann , Cook, Stephanie , Tseng, Yi-Ping , Polidano, Cain , Kalb, Guyonne , Mamun, Abdullah , Ahmad, Shabbir , O'Flaherty, Martin , Borland, Jeff , Plage, Stefanie , Bellotti, Melindy , Kennedy, Elizabeth , Tomaszewski, Wojtek and Western, Mark (2021). Try, Test and Learn Evaluation - Final Report. Prepared for Department of Social Service. Institute for Social Science Research - Publications Brisbane, Australia: The University of Queensland, Institute for Social Science Research.
2021
Other Outputs
COVID-19 Residential Tenancies Response – Post Implementation Review
Reddel, Tim, Verstege, Emily, Dave Porter, Charles-Edwards, Elin, Kubler, Matthias, Ahmad, Shabbir, Lam, Jack and Fullerton, Ken (2021). COVID-19 Residential Tenancies Response – Post Implementation Review. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: Institute for Social Science Research.
2021
Other Outputs
Policy and Institutional Reforms to Improve Horticultural Markets in Pakistan
Sisira Jayasuriya, Hayat Khan, Jeff LaFrance , Thilak Mallawaarachchi , Jikun Huang, Muhammad Qasim, Nauman Ejaz, Arif Nadeem, Abdul Ghafoor, Tariq Ali, Anwar Shah, Zarmeen Hasan , Aneela Afzal, Waqas Farooq, Ummul Ruthbah, Tehmina Mangan and Shabbir Ahmad (2021). Policy and Institutional Reforms to Improve Horticultural Markets in Pakistan. Canberra, ACT, Australia: Australian Centre for International Agriculture Research.
2021
Journal Article
How do technological innovation and fiscal decentralization affect the environment? A story of the fourth industrial revolution and sustainable growth
Cheng, Ya, Awan, Usama, Ahmad, Shabbir and Tan, Zhixiong (2021). How do technological innovation and fiscal decentralization affect the environment? A story of the fourth industrial revolution and sustainable growth. Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 162 120398, 120398. doi: 10.1016/j.techfore.2020.120398
2020
Journal Article
Using measures of efficiency for regionally-targeted smallholder policy intervention: The case of Pakistan’s horticulture sector
Ahmad, Shabbir, Shankar, Sriram, Steen, John, Verreynne, Martie-Louise and Burki, A. A. (2020). Using measures of efficiency for regionally-targeted smallholder policy intervention: The case of Pakistan’s horticulture sector. Land Use Policy, 101 105179, 105179. doi: 10.1016/j.landusepol.2020.105179
2020
Journal Article
Estimating input-mix efficiency in a parametric framework: application to state-Level agricultural data for the United States
Ahmad, Shabbir (2020). Estimating input-mix efficiency in a parametric framework: application to state-Level agricultural data for the United States. Applied Economics, 52 (36), 1-22. doi: 10.1080/00036846.2020.1726866
2020
Journal Article
Banking sector performance, profitability and efficiency: a citation-based systematic literature review
Ahmad, Nisar, Naveed, Amjad, Ahmad, Shabbir and Butt, Irfan (2020). Banking sector performance, profitability and efficiency: a citation-based systematic literature review. Economic Surveys, 34 (1) joes.12346, 185-218. doi: 10.1111/joes.12346
2019
Journal Article
Microfinance for wives: fresh insights obtained from a study of poor rural women in Pakistan
Tisdell, Clement, Ahmad, Shabbir, Agha, Nadia, Steen, John and Verreynne, Martie-Louise (2019). Microfinance for wives: fresh insights obtained from a study of poor rural women in Pakistan. Journal of Research in Gender Studies, 10 (1), 9-37. doi: 10.22381/JRGS10120201
2019
Book Chapter
Challenges in measuring the local and regional contributions of mining: lessons from case studies in Rwanda, Zambia, and Ghana
Horsley, Julia, Ahmad, Shabbir and Tonts, Matthew (2019). Challenges in measuring the local and regional contributions of mining: lessons from case studies in Rwanda, Zambia, and Ghana. Africa's mineral fortune: the science and politics of mining and sustainable development. (pp. 86-118) edited by Saleem H. Ali, Kathryn Sturman and Nina Collins. Abingdon, Oxon, United Kingdom: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9780429467424-8
2018
Other Outputs
Creating wealth in smallholders' farms in Pakistan through efficient credit systems
Ahmad, Shabbir, Steen, John and Tisdell, Clement (2018). Creating wealth in smallholders' farms in Pakistan through efficient credit systems. Brisbane, Australia: UQ Business School.
2018
Other Outputs
Anchoring in the housing market: evidence from Sydney
Khezr, Peyman and Ahmad, Shabbir (2018). Anchoring in the housing market: evidence from Sydney. Working paper series. 596. School of Economics, The University of Queensland.
2018
Other Outputs
What drives smallholders' productivity in Pakistan's horticultural sector?
Ahmad, Shabbir, Shankar, Sriram, Steen, John, Verrynne, Martie-Louise and Burki, Abid Aman (2018). What drives smallholders' productivity in Pakistan's horticultural sector?. Discussion Papers Series. 596. School of Economics, The University of Queensland Australia.
2018
Journal Article
Microfinance: economics and ethics
Tisdell, Clement and Ahmad, Shabbir (2018). Microfinance: economics and ethics. International Journal of Ethics and Systems, 34 (3) IJOES-02-2018-0028, 372-392. doi: 10.1108/ijoes-02-2018-0028
2017
Other Outputs
Estimating input-mix efficiency in a parametric framework: application to state-level agricultural data for the United States
Ahmad, Shabbir (2017). Estimating input-mix efficiency in a parametric framework: application to state-level agricultural data for the United States. Economic Theory, Applications and Issues Working Paper Series. 78. School of Economics, The University of Queensland.
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Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Developing a PESTLE-based Model for the Factors that Drive the Implementation of Synergistic Energy Solutions in Australia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Lutfun Nahar Lata, Professor Mohsen Yahyaei
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Doctor Philosophy
Choice analysis evaluating factors influencing horticultural crop cultivars adoption and how those are accounted for in bio-economic modelling
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Bruce Topp, Associate Professor Craig Hardner
Completed supervision
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Utilising Inter-Sectoral Linkages with the Extractive Sector for Economic Transformation in Africa and Australia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Daniel Franks
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
An Inquiry into the Economic Commonwealth of Mineral Resources: Does Ownership Matter?
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Kathryn Sturman, Honorary Professor Saleem Ali
Media
Enquiries
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- Energy Peoverty
- Net-zero Emissions
- Resources Sector and Environment
- Sustainable Development
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