Overview
Background
Dr. Shabbir Ahmad is an applied econometrician and 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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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.
2017
Other Outputs
Microfinancing in developing countries: an assessment taking particular account of the views of Becker and Posner
Tisdell, Clem and Ahmad, Shabbir (2017). Microfinancing in developing countries: an assessment taking particular account of the views of Becker and Posner. Working Papers on Social Economics, Policy and Development. 64. School of Economics, The University of Queensland.
2017
Other Outputs
Loans, Wealth Creation and the Socioeconomic Situation of Women in the Taluka Area of the Khairpur District, Sindh, Pakistan: A Study Based on Interviews with Female Focal Groups
Tisdell, Clem , Ahmad, Shabbir , Nadia, Agha , Steen, John and Verreynne, Martie-Louise (2017). Loans, Wealth Creation and the Socioeconomic Situation of Women in the Taluka Area of the Khairpur District, Sindh, Pakistan: A Study Based on Interviews with Female Focal Groups. Social Economics, Policy and Development. 62. School of Economics, University of Queensland.
2017
Journal Article
The limits of water pricing in a developing country metropolis: empirical lessons from an industrial city of Pakistan
Ahmad, Shabbir, Ali, Saleem H., Mirza, M. Usman and Lotia, Hina (2017). The limits of water pricing in a developing country metropolis: empirical lessons from an industrial city of Pakistan. Water, 9 (7) 533, 533. doi: 10.3390/w9070533
2017
Other Outputs
Investment of Natural Resource Rents for Development in Myanmar
Ahmad, Shabbir and Ali, Saleem (2017). Investment of Natural Resource Rents for Development in Myanmar. doi: 10.2139/ssrn.3007622
2016
Other Outputs
Is coal the only way to deal with energy poverty in developing economies?
Ahmad, Shabbir (2016, 06 13). Is coal the only way to deal with energy poverty in developing economies?
2016
Journal Article
Cost efficiency and total factor productivity: an empirical analysis of Pakistan's insurance sector
Noreen, Uzma and Ahmad, Shabbir (2016). Cost efficiency and total factor productivity: an empirical analysis of Pakistan's insurance sector. Lahore Journal of Economics, 21 (1), 123-150. doi: 10.35536/lje.2016.v21.i1.a5
2016
Book
Final Report: Farmers' capabilities, productivity and profitability: a case study of small holders in selected agro zones in Pakistan
Steen, John T., Ahmad, Shabbir, Verreynne, Martie-Louise, Battese, George and Burki, Abid (2016). Final Report: Farmers' capabilities, productivity and profitability: a case study of small holders in selected agro zones in Pakistan. Canberra, ACT, Australia: ACIAR.
2015
Journal Article
Banking deregulation and allocative efficiency in Pakistan
Ahmad, Shabbir and Burki, Abid A. (2015). Banking deregulation and allocative efficiency in Pakistan. Applied Economics, 48 (13), 1182-1196. doi: 10.1080/00036846.2015.1096001
2014
Other Outputs
Banking Deregulation and Allocative Efficiency in Pakistan
Ahmad, Shabbir and Burki, Abid A. (2014). Banking Deregulation and Allocative Efficiency in Pakistan. LUMS Working Paper Series. 14-11. School of Economics, LAhore University of Management Sciences.
2014
Other Outputs
China's war on pollution could leave Aussie coal out in the cold.
Ahmad, Shabbir (2014, 09 24). China's war on pollution could leave Aussie coal out in the cold. The Conversation
2013
Conference Publication
Financial deregulation and allocative efficiency in banking
Ahmad, Shabbir and Burki, Abid Aman (2013). Financial deregulation and allocative efficiency in banking. Asia Pacific Conference 2013 (APC 2013), Oita, Japan, 2-3 November 2013.
2013
Other Outputs
Econometric estimation of the components of total factor productivity change
Ahmad, Shabbir (2013). Econometric estimation of the components of total factor productivity change. PhD Thesis, School of Economics, The University of Queensland.
2011
Journal Article
The impact of bank governance on bank performance in Pakistan
Burki, Abid A. and Ahmad, Shabbir (2011). The impact of bank governance on bank performance in Pakistan. The Lahore Journal of Economics, 16 (Supp. Special Edition), 271-300.
2011
Conference Publication
Impact of Deregulation on Patterns of Allocative Inefficiency in Pakistan’s Banking Sector
Ahmad, Shabbir (2011). Impact of Deregulation on Patterns of Allocative Inefficiency in Pakistan’s Banking Sector. 14th International Business Research Conference, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 28-30 April 2011.
2010
Journal Article
Bank governance changes in Pakistan: is there a performance effect?
Burki, Abid A. and Ahmad, Shabbir (2010). Bank governance changes in Pakistan: is there a performance effect?. Journal of Economics and Business, 62 (2), 129-146. doi: 10.1016/j.jeconbus.2009.08.002
2008
Other Outputs
Corporate governance changes in Pakistan’s banking sector: Is there a performance effect?
Burki, Abid A. and Ahmad, Shabbir (2008). Corporate governance changes in Pakistan’s banking sector: Is there a performance effect?. CMER Working Paper. 07-59. Centre for Management and Economic Research (CMER), Lahore University of Management Sciences.
2007
Book Chapter
Analysing and quantifying economic costs and benefits of Pakistan–India trade: A case study of the chemical industry
Ahmad, Shabbir and Ahmad, Shabbir (2007). Analysing and quantifying economic costs and benefits of Pakistan–India trade: A case study of the chemical industry. The challenges and potentials of Pakistan-India trade. (pp. 158-169) edited by Zareen Fatima Naqvi and Philip Schuler. Washington, DC, United States: World Bank.
2006
Conference Publication
Corporate governance and performance of commercial banks in Pakistan
Ahmad, Shabbir (2006). Corporate governance and performance of commercial banks in Pakistan. 23èmes journées internationales d’économie monétaire et bancaire, Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France, 22-23 June, 2006. Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France: l’Université Charles de Gaulle - Lille 3.
2006
Conference Publication
Banking risk and efficiency: an evidence from commercial banks of Pakistan
Ahmad, Shabbir (2006). Banking risk and efficiency: an evidence from commercial banks of Pakistan. GCBE 2006: 6th Global Conference on Business & Economics, Boston, MA, USA, 15-17 October, 2006. Jama Masjid, Delhi, India: Association for Business and Economics Research (ABER).
Funding
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Supervision
Availability
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Access to Finance and, Technology Adoption: An Impact Assessment of Productivity and Farmers Income in Indonesia
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Damian Hine
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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
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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
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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: Professor Mohsen Yahyaei
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Doctor Philosophy
Assessing the economic dimensions of mineral security for poverty reduction
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Paul Rogers, Professor Daniel Franks
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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