Azim Essaji

Azim Essaji is an Associate Professor of Economics at the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics, Wilfrid Laurier University. His primary affiliations include the university's Department of Economics, where he focuses on research and teaching. He is reachable at aessaji@wlu.ca, located in Lazaridis Hall LH3006, and holds office hours by appointment during Spring 2025.

His research interests revolve around international trade, exploring how trade policies and globalization affect economic development and social equity. He also examines law and economics, particularly the interplay between legal frameworks and market outcomes. A third core area is economic development, with a focus on historical and infrastructural factors such as railroads’ impact on Indigenous land dispossession in Canada. His work frequently addresses topics like treaty-making, regulatory standards, and the distributional consequences of public policies.

Recent publications highlight his engagement with contemporary issues such as the racial wage gap’s relationship to import exposure and the analysis of technical regulations in global trade. Earlier works include studies on university administrator salaries and fiscal policies for education funding. Dr. Essaji’s research demonstrates a sustained focus on how institutional structures and policies shape economic outcomes across various sectors and populations.

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided information. He currently offers student supervision opportunities through his academic role, though specific advisees are not mentioned here. His personal website is accessible at sites.google.com/view/aessaji for further details on his work.