Mustapha Douch

Mustapha Douch is an Associate Professor in Economics at the University of Edinburgh Business School, where he focuses on the intersection of Machine Learning models and economic problems. His research spans international trade, productivity dynamics, non-tariff barriers, and environmental economics. He has held visiting roles at the Bank of Lithuania and Bank of Estonia, and consulted for UNU-WIDER.

• Education:
  • BS in Economics
  • MSc in Economics
  • MRes in Economics
  • PhD in Economics

His research leverages HMRC transaction data and Office of National Statistics databases to analyze firm-level challenges in the UK, including uncertainties, exporting dynamics, and productivity changes. Recent work includes studies on energy intensity, financial fragility in skilled migrants, and Brexit-induced trade impacts.

Notable publications include articles in the Journal of Applied Econometrics, Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization, and British Journal of Management. His research has been featured in media outlets discussing UK trade policy and Brexit economics.

• Consultancy & Collaborations:
  • UNU-WIDER consultant (South Africa’s National Treasury collaboration)
  • Visiting Principal Economist at Bank of Lithuania and Estonia
  • Active in the European Trade Study Group