Assistant Professor
nasirhosseindad@boisestate.edu
Mail Stop: 1620
Office Number: MBEB 3220
Nasir Hossein Dad is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at Boise State University. Professor Hossein Dad’s research lies in the intersection of macroeconomics, economic growth and productivity. His recent work examines the role of strategic intangible investments such as corporate lobbying on R&D investments and their macroeconomic implications on innovation and overall productivity. Professor Hossein Dad received a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Toronto, MA in economics from Queen’s University and an undergraduate degree from Toronto Metropolitan University. Professor Hossein Dad was born in Afghanistan (Kabul).
Education
Ph.D. Economics, University of Toronto
MA Economics, Queen’s University
BComm, Toronto Metropolitan University
Research Areas
- Macroeconomics
- Economic Growth
- Innovation and Firm Dynamics
Awards
Social Science and Humanities Research Council Fellowship, $120,000
Top Ten in the Last 10 Alumni Award (Toronto Metropolitan University)