Kiran Ambreen Ayub
Research Areas: International Trade, Applied Microeconomics
I hold a Ph.D. in Economics from Kansas State University, specializing in research within the domain of International Trade, particularly focusing on Preferential Trade Agreements (PTAs) and Economic Integration Areas (EIAs).
My primary research investigates the dynamics of trade agreements, specifically exploring the transformation of preferential agreements into Economic Integration Areas (EIAs) through the incorporation of trade in services alongside differentiated inputs. In my job market paper, I analyze the pivotal role played by trade in differentiated inputs in the decision-making process of country-pair formations of PTAs and their subsequent expansion into EIAs. Additionally, my forthcoming paper delves into the impacts of PTA and EIA formations on trade flows, employing a contemporary gravity model of international trade. This study emphasizes the repercussions of PTA establishment on both the internal and external facets of trade, while acknowledging EIA formation as an influential factor fostering trade across multiple trade margins.
My academic experience encompasses roles such as a Visiting Assistant Professor at Lewis and Clark College, where I delivered courses on Statistics, Principles of Economics, and Intermediate Economics. Moreover, I have contributed significantly as a primary instructor at Kansas State University, where I was involved in the design and development of undergraduate-level Economic courses. For a detailed overview of my academic background and experiences, please refer to my attached resume below.
Advisor: Dr. Peri da Silva
Contact Information:
Department of Economics, Kansas State University
327 Waters Hall, Manhattan, KS, 66506
Email: kaayub@ksu.edu
Phone: (309) 569-8141