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Basma Bekdache is an Associate Professor of Teaching in Finance at the Mike Ilitch School of Business, Wayne State University, where she has been a dedicated faculty member for nearly three decades. Her academic journey includes progressive roles such as Assistant Professor, Senior Lecturer, and her current position, reflecting sustained engagement and contribution to finance education.
- Ph.D. in Economics, Boston College (1995)
- M.A. in Economics and Applied Econometrics, University of Toledo (1990)
- B.B.A. in Finance, University of Toledo (1988)
Her research and teaching interests focus on core areas of finance and economics, including business finance, international finance, monetary economics, and business economics. These interests are deeply rooted in quantitative and empirical analysis, particularly in the dynamics of interest rates and financial markets.
The publication record shows a strong emphasis on the term structure of interest rates, real interest rate behavior, and econometric modeling (especially GARCH and mixture models). These works, published primarily between 1995 and 2001, reflect a research trajectory centered on financial time series and macro-finance linkages, with methodological rigor in econometric modeling.
Basma is an active member of the American Economic Association, affirming her professional commitment to the field.
She continues to teach core finance courses such as Business Finance (FIN3290) and Basics of Financial Management (BA6005/FIN6005) across multiple semesters into 2025, indicating ongoing academic involvement and mentorship. No formal advisees or grants are listed in the provided text.
She is affiliated with the Mike Ilitch School of Business, contributing to its finance curriculum and academic environment.
