Dr. SAKIB B. AMIN, Assistant Professor

Department of Economics Email: [email protected] North South University Phone: +880-2-55668200; Ext-1818 Plot # 15, Block #B Nationality: Bangladeshi Bashundhara R/A, Date of Birth: August 02, 1981 -1229, Bangladesh

EDUCATION 1. Ph.D. in Economics, Durham University Business School, United Kingdom (September, 2015). Thesis Topic: The Macroeconomics of Energy Price Shocks and Electricity Market Reforms: The Case of Bangladesh. Supervisor: Dr. Laura Marsiliani and Dr. Thomas Renström Examiners: Professor Tooraj Jamasb (Durham University) and Professor Peter Sinclair (Birmingham University) 2. Master of Science (M.Sc.) in International Economics at the University of Essex, United Kingdom, 2008. 3. Master of Social Science (M.S.S.) in Economics at the University of Dhaka, 2003. 4. Bachelor of Social Science (B.S.S.) in Economics at the University of Dhaka, 2002. ACADEMIC EMPLOYMENT 1. Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh (September 2015-To Date). 2. Graduate Teaching Assistant in the Department of Economics and Finance at Durham University Business School, United Kingdom (October 2012-May 2015). 3. Senior Lecturer in the Department of Economics at North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh (September 2011- September 2015). 4. Lecturer in the Department of Economics at North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh (November 2008-August 2011). 5. Lecturer in the Department of Economics at Stamford University, Dhaka, Bangladesh from February 2006-August 2007. 6. Teaching Fellow in the Department of Economics at East West University, Dhaka, Bangladesh in Summer and Fall semester 2004. 7. Teaching Fellow in the Department of Economics at BRAC University, Dhaka, Bangladesh in Fall 2003.

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8. Consultant, Action Aid International, Bangladesh, 2008. 9. Consultant, Human Development Research Centre (HDRC), Bangladesh, 2009. RESEARCH INTEREST Macroeconomics, Dynamic Stochastic General Equilibrium Modelling, Energy Economy, Tourism Economy and Econometric Analysis. TEACHING INTEREST Macroeconomics, Energy Economics, Mathematical Economics and Econometrics. PUBLICATIONS 1. Amin, S.B., Marsiliani, L, and Renström, T.I., 2016, “Macroeconomics Impacts of Oil Price Shocks on the Bangladesh Economy”, (Forthcoming). 2. Amin, S.B., Marsiliani, L, and Renström, T.I., 2016, “A DSGE Analysis of Electricity Price Liberalisation on Bangladesh Economy”, (Forthcoming). 3. Amin, S.B. et al., 2016, “Energy Consumption, Economic Growth and Environmental Quality: A Causal Relationship Revisited for the Bangladesh Economy”, International Review of Business Research Papers (Forthcoming). 4. Amin, S.B. et al., 2016, “The Impact of Electrification on Economic Development towards Bangladesh Economy: An Empirical Analysis”, Global Review of Accounting and Finance (Forthcoming). 5. Amin, S.B., and Ferdaus, S.S., 2016, “Calibrating an Energy Augmented Real Business Cycle (RBC) Model for the Economy of Bangladesh” (Forthcoming). 6. Amin, S.B., Marsiliani, L, and Renström, T.I., 2015, “Energy Price Shocks in Dynamic Stochastic General Equilibrium: The Case of Bangladesh”, Review of Business and Economics Studies, Volume 30, No.3, November 2015, pp. 12-21. 7. Amin, S.B., 2015, “Impact of Gas Price Hikes on Bangladesh Economy: A Dynamic Stochastic General Equilibrium Analysis”, Bangladesh Journal of Political Economy, (Forthcoming). 8. Amin, S.B., 2014, “Energy Shocks and the Real Business Cycle Model in Bangladesh”, Bangladesh Journal of Political Economy, Volume 30, No.1, June 2014, pp. 237-249. 9. Amin, S.B., 2014, “Sustainable Green Banking: The Case of Bangladesh”, Janata Bank Journal of Money, Finance and Development, Volume 1, No.1, June 2014, pp. 91-98. 10. Amin, S.B., Ferdaus, S.S., and Porna, A.K., 2012, “Causal Relationship among Energy Use, CO2 Emissions and Economic Growth in Bangladesh: An Empirical Study”, World Journal of Social Sciences, Volume 2, No. 4, July 2012, pp. 273-290.

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11. Amin, S.B., 2011, “Quantity Theory of Money and Its Applicability: The Case of Bangladesh”, World Review of Business Research, Volume 1, No. 4, September 2011, pp. 33- 43. 12. Amin, S.B., 2011, “Causal Relationship between Consumption Expenditure and Economic Growth in Bangladesh”, World Journal of Social Sciences, Volume 1, No. 2, May 2011, pp. 158-169. 13. Amin, S.B., and Ferdous S.S., 2010, “The Role of Education and its Impact on Socio- Economic Development in Bangladesh: An Analytical Exercise”, Bangladesh Journal of Political Economy, Volume 26, No. 2, December 2010, pp. 67-83. 14. Amin, S.B., and Rahman A.F.M.Ataur, 2010, “An Empirical Exercise of Money Output Relationship of Bangladesh Economy”, Bangladesh Journal of Political Economy, Volume 26, No. 1, June 2010, pp. 205-218. 15. Amin, S.B., and Rahman A.F.M.Ataur, 2010, “Energy-Growth Nexus in Bangladesh: An Empirical Study”, International Review of Business Research Papers, Volume 7, No. 2, March 2010, pp. 182-195. 16. Amin, S.B., 2010, “Causality between Economic Growth and Electricity Consumption in Bangladesh”, Journal of the Institute of Bankers, Bangladesh, Volume 54 and 55, No. 2 and 1, December 2007-June 2008, pp. 7-19. 17. Amin, S.B., 2010, “Tourism Development and Economic Growth in Bangladesh: An Application of ARDL Testing Approach”, Bank Parikrama, Volume XXXIV & XXXV, September 2009-June 2010, pp. 60-82. 18. Amin, S.B., 2008, “Tourism and Economic Development: Experience of the Asia Pacific Region”, Bangladesh Journal of Political Economy, Volume 24, No. 1 & 2, December 2008, pp. 681-699. 19. Amin, S.B., 2007, “The Relationship between Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and Economic Growth in Bangladesh: An Empirical Analysis”, Bank Parikrama, Volume XXXII, No. 1, 2, 3 & 4, March-December 2007, pp. 14-31. 20. Amin, S.B., Eskander, S.M.S.U., and Jahan, N.A., 2007, “Poverty, Ill Health and Health Care Expenditure: An Analytical Exercise” Stamford Journal of Business Studies, Volume 2, January-June 2007, pp. 77-83. 21. Amin, S.B., and Eskander, S.M.S.U., 2006, “The Dynamic Relationship between Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and Economic Growth in Bangladesh: A Cointegration Approach”, Journal of the Institute of Bankers, Bangladesh, Volume 53, No. 1, Jan-June 2006, pp. 51-73.

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22. Amin, S.B. et al., 2006, “User Fee: An Alternative Method of Financing Health Care in 21st Century”, Bangladesh Journal of Political Economy, Volume 22, No. 1 & 2, pp. 261-272. WORK IN PROGRESS 1. Macroeconomics of Electricity Market Reforms in Bangladesh: A Dynamic Stochastic General Equilibrium (DSGE) Analysis. 2. The Real Business Cycle (RBC) view of Bangladesh: Calibration and Estimation. 3. Disaster Risk in a DSGE model: The Case of Bangladesh. 4. Welfare Effects of Electricity Reform Policies in developing countries. 5. Prospect of Renewable Energy Sector in Bangladesh CONFERENCE/WORKSHOP PARTICIPATION AND PAPER 1. Invited as a Keynote speaker in the Eurasia II International Tourism Congress, 2016 to be held on 05-07 May, 2016, Konya, Turkey. 2. Invited to present paper (A Dynamic Stochastic General Equilibrium Analysis of Electricity Subsidy Removal on Bangladesh Economy) in the 5th IAEE Asian Conference to be held on 14-17 February, 2016, Perth, Western Australia. 3. Chaired and presented paper (i. Energy Consumption, Economic Growth and Environmental Quality: A Causal Relationship Revisited for the Bangladesh Economy; ii. The Impact of Electrification on Economic Development towards Bangladesh Economy: An Empirical Analysis; iii. Prospects and Constraints of Renewable Energy Sector in Bangladesh: An Analytical Exercise and iv. Calibrating an Energy Augmented Real Business Cycle (RBC) Model for the Economy of Bangladesh) in the 13th Asian Business Research Conference held on 26-27 December, 2015, Dhaka, Bangladesh. 4. Chaired and presented paper (Macroeconomic Impacts of Oil Price Shocks on the Bangladesh Economy) in the 11th Annual Conference on Economic Growth and Development held on 17-19 December, 2015, Delhi, India. 5. Participated and presented paper (A Dynamic Stochastic General Equilibrium Analysis of Electricity Price Liberalisation on Bangladesh Economy) in the 33rd USAEE/IAEE North American International Conference held on 25-28 October, 2015, Pittsburgh, USA. 6. Participated and presented paper (A Dynamic Stochastic General Equilibrium Analysis of Oil Price Shocks: The Case of Bangladesh) in the 38th International Association for Energy Economics (IAEE) International Conference held on 25-27 May, 2015, Antalya, Turkey. 7. Chaired and presented paper (A Dynamic Stochastic General Equilibrium Analysis of Oil Price Shocks: The Case of Bangladesh) in the 2015 Scottish Economic Society (SES) Annual Conference held on 13-15 April, 2015, Perth, Scotland.

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8. Participated and presented paper (Impact of Gas Price Hikes on Bangladesh Economy: A Dynamic Stochastic General Equilibrium Analysis) in the XIX Biennial Conference of the Bangladesh Economic Association held on 08-10 January, 2015, Dhaka, Bangladesh. 9. Was involved in organising the 46th Annual Conference of UK Money, Macro and Finance Research Group organized by Durham University Business School, held on 17- 19 September, 2014, Durham, United Kingdom. 10. Participated and presented paper (Assessment of Energy Sector Reform Policy in Bangladesh: An Analytical Analysis) at the International Conference on Public Policy and Governance (PPG) 2012 held on 04-06 September, 2012, Bangalore, India. 11. Participated and presented paper (Assessment of Power Sector Reform Policy in Bangladesh: An Analytical Analysis) at the International Conference on Asian Studies (ICAS) 2012 held on 26-27 July, 2012, Negombo, Sri Lanka. 12. Participated and presented poster (Energy and Power Reform Policy in Bangladesh) at the Low Carbon Energy for Development: Past Experiences & Future Challenges Conference held on 04-05 April, 2012, Loughborough University, United Kingdom. 13. Attended a workshop on “Applied Econometrics Research Methods using Stata” from March 5, 2012 to March 8, 2012, organised by Durham University Business School, United Kingdom. 14. Participated and presented paper (An Empirical Investigation of Tourism and Economic Development in Bangladesh: Some Policy Implications) at the Advances in Hospitality and Tourism Marketing and Management (AHTMM) Conference held on 19-24 June, 2011, Istanbul, Turkey. 15. Participated and presented paper (The Impact of Remittances on Life Expectancy in Bangladesh: An Empirical Study) in the National Conference on Contemporary Issues in Economics (NCCIE) held on 23-24 February, 2011, at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh. 16. Participated and presented paper (Causal Relationship between Consumption Expenditure and Economic Growth in Bangladesh) in the Asia-Pacific Business Research Conference held on 21-22 February, 2011, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 17. Participated and presented paper (Energy-Growth Nexus in Bangladesh: An Empirical Study) in the 4th Asian Business Research Conference held on 23-24 December, 2010, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

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18. Participated and presented paper (An Empirical Exercise of Money Output Relationship of Bangladesh Economy) in the XVII Biennial Conference of the Bangladesh Economic Association held on 08-10 April, 2010, Dhaka, Bangladesh. 19. Participated and presented paper (Tourism and Economic Development: An Analytical Exercise) in the XVI Biennial Conference of the Bangladesh Economic Association held on 12-15 December, 2007, Dhaka, Bangladesh. 20. Participated and presented paper (User Fee: An Alternative Method of Financing Health Care in 21st Century) in the XV Biennial Conference of the Bangladesh Economic Association (BEA) held on November, 2004, Dhaka, Bangladesh. 21. Was involved in organising the international conference (as a life member of Bangladesh Economic Association) organised by Bangladesh Economic Association (BEA) on “Emerging Global Economic Order and Developing Countries”, held on 28-30 June, 2004, Dhaka, Bangladesh. 22. Participated and presented paper (Agriculture and Bangladesh) in the 1st conference for South Asian Students of Economics hosted by Department of Economics, Ramjas College, University of Delhi, Delhi, India held in February, 2004. NEWSPAPER PUBLICATIONS 1. Published an article on “Tourism Boosts Economic Development: Evidence from Bangladesh” in The German Media at the 4th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings, 23rd August, 2011. 2. Published an article on “The Impact of Tourism Sector in Bangladesh Economy” in The Daily New Nation, Saturday, 7 July, 2007. 3. Published an article on “The Role of Tourism Industry in Bangladesh Economy” in The Daily Financial Express, Wednesday, 27 December, 2006. MEDIA COVERAGE Electronic Media: Discussions on Remittances in a programme titled “Probashe Bangladesh” in Ekushe TV, April 2014. Print Media: Exclusive Interviews with the following newspapers and magazines to represent Bangladesh in the 4th Nobel Laureate Meetings in Economic Sciences in Lindau, Germany, 2011: The Bangladesh Today, The Bangladesh Sun, The Daily Independent, , The Daily , The Daily , The Daily Manab Jamin, The New Watch, The Daily , The Daily , The Daily Sangbad, The Daily Vorer Kagoj and Time Watch Magazine.

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TRAINING 1. Participated in the UGent Summer School on “Economics of Electricity Markets” from August 26th 2013 to August 30th, 2013 at the campus of the faculty of Economics and Business Administration at Ghent University, Belgium. 2. Participated in the Barcelona Graduate School of Economics Summer School 2013 Edition on i) “Bayesian Vector Autoregressions and Small Sample Corrections in VARs” and ii) “Panel Data Linear Analysis” from July 08, 2013 to July 12, 2013, organised by Universitat Pompeu Fabra(UPF) campus, Barcelona, Spain. 3. Participated in the 9th Summer School on “The Science and Art of DSGE Modelling: A Course on Model Construction, Calibration, estimation and Policy Analysis”, from June 20, 2012 to June 22, 2012, organised by University of Minho, Braga, Portugal. 4. Attended a training program on “Applied Linear Regression with R” from June 11, 2012 to June 14, 2012, organized by Graduate School, Durham University, United Kingdom. 5. Attended a training program on “Introduction to Applied Quantitative Data Analysis for the Social Sciences and Humanities” from May 16, 2012 to May 23, 2012, organised by Graduate School, Durham University, United Kingdom. 6. Participated a workshop on “Using GIS in PhD Research” at Hull University Business School, UK on 23 March, 2012, organised by Northern Advanced Research Training Initiatives (NARTI). 7. Participated CPD-ARTNet Capacity Building Training Workshop on Trade Facilitation held in Dhaka on 21 October, 2010, organised by Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) in collaboration with Asia-Pacific Research and Training Network on Trade (ARTNeT), UNESCAP. 8. Participated a training course on “International Commodity Trading and Risk Management” held in Dhaka from 1-2 December, 2008 organised by Bangladesh Foreign Trade Institute (BFTI). 9. Completed an advanced training Course on “Research Techniques in Social Sciences” held from May 23, 2006 to 21 June, 2006 organised by Bureau of Economic Research, University of Dhaka. 10. Completed a course on “SPSS for Professionals, Researchers and Students” in June, 2005, organised by Department of Statistics, University of Dhaka. 11. Participated in the First Advanced Lectures on Bangladesh Economy held at Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), Dhaka during August 21-23, 2005.

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ACADEMIC SOFTWARE Familiar with Matlab/Dynare, Stata, Eviews, MicroFit and SPSS. COURSE TAUGHT AS INSTRUCTOR Undergraduate Level: Energy Economics and Policy, Introduction to Microeconomics, Introduction to Macroeconomics, Applied Mathematics, Intermediate and Advanced Macroeconomics, Introduction to Econometrics, International Trade, Public Finance, Law and Practice of Banking and Basic Statistics. Masters Level: Microeconomics Analysis SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENTS 1. Invited as a Young Economist to the 4th Nobel Laureate Meetings in Economic Sciences in Lindau, Germany, August 23 to August 27, 2011. 2. Attended the “First South Asian Economics Students’ Meet” held in Delhi from 2nd to 4th February, 2004. AWARDS 1. Durham University Ustinov College Global Citizenship Award 2014-2015. 2. Durham University Ustinov College Award 2015-2014, 2013-2014 and 2012-2013. 3. Durham University Norman Richardson Postgraduate Research Fund 2013. 4. Durham University Ustinov College Travel Award 2015. 5. Recipient of Dhaka University Scholarships during Honor’s and Master’s Program. 6. Recipient of Managing Director Gold Medal for HSC and SSC results by Sonali Bank Employers Benevolent Fund. UNIVERSITY SERVICES 1. Appointed as Keenan House Scholar (equivalent to resident tutor) in 2014-2015, at Ustinov College, Durham University. 2. Durham University Ustinov College GCR Representative at Dryburn 2012-2013. 3. Member of Faculty Hiring Committee in Economics Department at North South University, 2008-2010. 4. Member of Undergraduate Syllabus Up gradation Committee in Economics Department at North South University, 2008-2010. 5. Member of Undergraduate Assistant (UGA) Hiring Committee in School of Business at North South University, 2008-2010. 6. Examiner of Undergraduate Admission Test at North South University in 2010. REFEREE SERVICES 1. Journal of the Institute of Bankers, Bangladesh.

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2. Bangladesh Journal of Political Economy. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP 1. Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA). 2. Member of International Association for Energy Economics (IAEE). 3. Life Member of Bangladesh Economic Association (BEA). 4. Fellow OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID). 5. Associate Fellow World Business Institute of Australia (WBI). 6. Member of the Low Carbon Energy for Development Network (LCEDN). LANGUAGE SKILLS Fluent in Bengali (native language) and English (medium of higher studies) OTHER SKILLS Played Football in Inter School Competition, Played Cricket in Notre Dame College Team and Performed many stage programs as a pianist/vocalist. COUNTRY VISITED Austria, Belgium, England, France, Germany, India, Italy, Nepal, Northern Ireland, Malaysia, Pakistan, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Wales. MARITAL STATUS Married with One child ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES 1. Professor Abul Barkat Director, Japan Study Center University of Dhaka, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh Former President, Bangladesh Economic Association E-mail: [email protected],[email protected] 2. Professor Tooraj Jamasb Department of Economics, Durham University Business School, DH1 3LB, Durham, United Kingdom; E-mail: [email protected] 3. Dr. Laura Marsiliani, Lecturer, Department of Economics, Durham University Business School, DH1 3LB, Durham, United Kingdom; E-mail: [email protected] 4. Dr. Thomas Renström, Senior Lecturer, Department of Economics, Durham University Business School, DH1 3LB, Durham, United Kingdom; E-mail: [email protected]

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