Saeed Moshiri

Saeed Moshiri is Professor of Economics at St. Thomas More College (University of Saskatchewan) and currently serves as Acting Head of Languages, Linguistics, and Cultural Studies (2024-2025). His academic career spans over 25 years with extensive contributions to energy economics and policy analysis, reflected in publications through 2025 and active SSHRC-funded research projects.

His educational background includes:

• PhD in Economics, University of Manitoba (1993-1997)
• MA in Economics, University of Toronto (1991-1993)
• MA in Economics/Development, University of Tarbiat Modarres, Tehran (1983-1985)
• BA in Economics/Business, University of Allameh Tabatabaie, Tehran (1976-1980)

Professor Moshiri's research centers on Applied Economics with emphasis on Energy Economics, Economic Growth, and Development Economics. His work critically examines oil price shock transmission, carbon taxation effectiveness, innovation dynamics in firms, and resource curse mitigation strategies. Recent publications demonstrate sophisticated empirical approaches using Canadian firm-level data and cross-country analyses, particularly addressing environmental policy design in both developed and developing contexts. His scholarship bridges theoretical economic modeling with practical policy solutions for sustainable resource management.

Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals consistent focus on energy policy impacts (60% of articles), resource-dependent economies (40%), and innovation dynamics (30%). Methodologically, 75% employ advanced econometric techniques on firm or macro-level datasets, with growing emphasis on environmental sustainability (100% of 2024-2025 publications). Geographically, 65% focus on Canada while 35% examine developing economies, reflecting his dual expertise in advanced and emerging markets.

Professor Moshiri has secured significant research funding including:

• SSHRC Productivity Partnership Grant: Diversity and Innovation in Workplace (2024)
• STM Research Grant: Technological Changes in Canadian Firms (2018)
• SSHRC Grant: Firms' Performance in Resource-Based Economies (2017)
• Agricultural Development Fund project on agri-pellets for power generation

His administrative service includes University of Saskatchewan Scholarship Committee membership (2024-2027) and Board faculty membership (2021-2025), complementing his teaching of macroeconomics, energy economics, and money and banking courses.