Amar Anwar

Amar Anwar is an Associate Professor of Economics and Management Science at the Shannon School of Business, Cape Breton University (CBU). Prior to joining CBU in 2012, he held roles as Assistant Professor at Ryerson University’s Ted Rogers School of Management and as a Research Associate. He earned his PhD in Economics from Leipzig University, Germany. His research focuses on international business, emerging multinationals, development economics, and meta-analysis, with a particular emphasis on remittances, financial systems, conflict analysis, and regional economic dynamics.

Anwar’s work explores topics such as the finance-growth nexus across regions, the impact of external interventions on conflict intensity, and the role of telework during the pandemic. He employs meta-analytic methods to synthesize large bodies of research, offering rigorous evidence on issues like remittances’ effects on inequality and financial development. His studies often address policy-relevant questions in developing economies, particularly in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.

While no specific awards are listed, his prolific publication record (over 30 articles since 2008) indicates sustained academic engagement. His teaching and research bridge theoretical frameworks with practical challenges in global economic systems. Anwar’s affiliations include CBU’s Shannon School of Business, reflecting interdisciplinary engagement with business and public policy.