معرفی
Shofiqur Rahman is an Associate Professor of Finance at the College of Business, New Mexico State University. He holds a Ph.D. in Finance from the University of Texas at El Paso (2014), an MBA from Ball State University (2010), and additional degrees from Jahangirnagar University in Bangladesh. His expertise spans corporate finance, capital markets, and investments, with a focus on how external factors like labor markets and tax policies influence corporate decision-making.
Education:
- Ph.D. (Finance), University of Texas at El Paso, 2014
- MBA, Ball State University, 2010
- MBA (Finance & Banking), Jahangirnagar University, 2005
- BBA (Finance & Banking), Jahangirnagar University, 2003
Research Interests: Dr. Rahman examines corporate tax strategies, dividend policies, leasing decisions, and the impact of labor market risks on firm behavior. Recent work explores how unemployment insurance policies affect corporate tax aggressiveness and how tournament-based incentives shape dividend and capital structure choices. His studies frequently bridge corporate finance and public policy domains.
Publications Trends: His 2023 publications emphasize labor-market-tax interactions, while earlier work (2014–2021) focused on debt covenants, credit markets, and real estate financing. A common thread is analyzing how external institutional factors (e.g., tax laws, labor policies) influence corporate financial decisions.
Awards:
- Wells Fargo Endowed Professorship (2021–2024)
- Junior Faculty Research Award (2019)
- Aareal Excellence in Real Estate Research Award (2015)
- Multiple scholarships/fellowships from UTEP and international bodies
Teaching & Advising: Teaches courses like Investment Analysis, Financial Management, and Derivative Markets. Advising/grants details not explicitly stated in text. Active in academic service and mentoring.
