معرفی
Lynda Khalaf is a Professor in the Department of Economics at Carleton University, Faculty of Public Affairs. She holds a Ph.D. from Montréal and has a B.A. and M.B.A. from Beirut. She is a leading expert in econometrics, specializing in simulation-based and identification-robust inference, with applications in financial, energy, and macroeconomic modeling.
- B.A., M.B.A. (Beirut)
- Ph.D. (Montréal)
Her research focuses on advanced econometric methods, particularly in the context of weak identification, multivariate models, asset pricing, and income inequality. She has pioneered the use of Monte Carlo and simulation-based techniques to address finite-sample inference problems. Her recent work integrates computational optimization methods like Particle Swarm Optimization into econometric testing frameworks. She has made significant contributions to the analysis of DSGE models, inflation dynamics, and risk assessment in financial markets.
The trends in her recent publications show a consistent focus on improving statistical reliability in economic measurement, especially under non-standard conditions such as heavy-tailed distributions, weak instruments, and model misspecification. Her work bridges theoretical econometrics with empirical applications in inequality, energy, and macroeconomics.
- Tier II Canada Research Chair (2004–2008)
- Ranked in the top 5% of economists by RePEc
- SSHRC Insight Grant (2019)
- NSERC Discovery Grant (2019)
Professor Khalaf has supervised numerous graduate students, several of whom have received awards for their thesis work. She has received continuous research funding from major Canadian agencies, including SSHRC, NSERC, and FQRSC. Her collaborative projects involve researchers from McGill University, Université Laval, and international institutions.
She has served on editorial boards and scientific committees for major conferences and journals, and was President of the Société Canadienne de Science Économique (2012–2013). She also chaired the SSHRC Adjudication Committee for Economics.
