Sheikh Selim

Sheikh Selim is a Senior Lecturer in Economics and Programme Director for BSc Economics and BSc Money, Banking and Finance at the University of Birmingham Dubai, under the Birmingham Business School. He has previously held academic positions at the University of Westminster and Cardiff University, and served as a visiting professor at the New College of Humanities.

Educational Background:

• PhD in Economics, University of Southampton (2005)
• MSc in Economics of Development, The Australian National University (2001)
• MSS in Economics, University of Dhaka (1998)
• BA (Hons) in Economics, Aligarh Muslim University (1996)

Sheikh Selim's research lies at the intersection of Macroeconomics, Economic Growth & Development, and Public Economics. His work explores optimal taxation, agricultural productivity, and banking development, particularly in developing economies. He has published in high-impact journals including Economic Modelling, Agricultural Economics, and Applied Economics. His recent research includes the welfare effects of tax policies, tax evasion, and financial sector productivity in developing countries.

The trend in his scholarly output reflects a sustained focus on policy-relevant macroeconomic modeling, especially in the context of taxation and productivity. His work combines theoretical rigor with empirical analysis, often applying models to real-world issues in China, Bangladesh, and broader developing regions. The keywords across his publications highlight recurring themes such as optimal taxation, agricultural productivity, policy reform, banking development, and welfare analysis.

Scientific Recognition and Service:

• External Examiner at the University of Buckingham and University of Brighton
• Referee for journals including European Economic Review, Journal of Macroeconomics, International Economic Review, and funding bodies such as ESRC and Qatar Foundation
• Consultant at the International Centre for Parliamentary Studies
• Contributor to The Conversation

Sheikh Selim has completed the supervision of two PhD students and has examined PhD theses at the University of York, Cardiff University, and Glyndwr University. His recent commissioned report for the UK Department for Transport on labour supply elasticity demonstrates his applied policy engagement. He is actively involved in academic leadership as Programme Director and continues to contribute to research and education in economics.

He is affiliated with the Department of Economics at the University of Birmingham Dubai, contributing to both teaching and research within the global footprint of the Birmingham Business School.