Biography
Assistant Professor, School of Economics, UNBC
Dr. Muhebullah Karimzada is an Assistant Professor at the University of Northern British Columbia, in the School of Economics. Before joining UNBC, Dr. Karimzada taught a number of economics courses at the University of Waterloo.
Dr. Karimzada specializes in macroeconomics, with a particular focus on business cycles and the housing market. His research explores the dynamics of economic fluctuations, the interplay between housing markets and broader economic conditions, and the policy implications of these relationships.
At UNBC, Dr. Karimzada is committed to fostering an engaging and rigorous learning environment, mentoring students, and contributing to the academic community. He obtained his Ph.D. in Economics from McMaster University in 2023.
Education
- Ph.D., Economics McMaster University
- M.A., Economics University of Windsor
- H.B.Sc., Integrative Biology & Economics University of Toronto
Academic Positions
- Assistant Professor University of Northern British Columbia — Jan 2025–Present
- Sessional Lecturer University of Waterloo — Jan 2018–May 2025
- Sessional Lecturer McMaster University — 2017, 2018, 2022, 2023
- Sessional Lecturer University of Toronto — Fall 2022, 2023
Research Interests
- MacroeconomicsBusiness cycles, economic fluctuations
- Housing MarketsHousing investment, market dynamics
- Monetary EconomicsInternational monetary economics, DSGE models
- Labour EconomicsConstruction labour, housing cycle dynamics
- Computational MethodsBayesian estimation, DSGE modelling
Awards & Honours
- Ontario Graduate Fellowship 2015–2016
- M.A. Graduate Scholarship University of Windsor — 2008–2009
Service
- Chair, Student Recruitment Committee School of Economics, UNBC — Current
- Member, Curriculum Committee School of Economics, UNBC — Current