Pahlaj Moolio | Economics, Econometrics and Finance | Innovative Research Award

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Innovative Research Award

Pahlaj Moolio
Paragon International University,

Researcher Information
Affiliation Paragon International University
Country Cambodia
Scopus ID 57218765386
Documents 5
Citations 33
h-index 2
Subject Area Economics, Econometrics and Finance
Event Global Innovation Technologist Awards
ORCID 0009-0004-2189-9446

Pahlaj Moolio is a researcher in economics, econometrics and finance whose published work addresses economic growth, foreign direct investment, mathematical economics, optimization and social welfare. The available research record includes studies focused on Cambodia and wider regional economic questions, alongside analytical contributions using quantitative and mathematical approaches. [1]

Abstract

The Innovative Research Award profile recognizes Pahlaj Moolio’s documented contributions to economics and related quantitative fields. His publication record covers foreign aid and economic growth, agency output maximization, social choice, foreign direct investment, and optimization. These works demonstrate an interdisciplinary connection between economic theory, mathematical methods and applied development questions. [2]

Keywords

  • Economics
  • Econometrics
  • Economic Growth
  • Foreign Direct Investment

Introduction

Moolio’s research spans both theoretical and applied economic analysis. His work on foreign aid examines long-run relationships between aid and economic growth in Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Vietnam using panel cointegration, FMOLS and DOLS methods. [3] Earlier studies address constrained optimization and the mathematical treatment of economic decision-making.

Research Profile

The profile combines regional development research with analytical economics. Bibliographic records identify five Scopus documents, 33 citations and an h-index of 2. These indicators provide a quantitative snapshot of indexed research activity and should be interpreted alongside publication quality, subject relevance and scholarly context.

Research Contributions

A notable contribution concerns the relationship between foreign aid and economic growth across four Southeast Asian economies. The study reports evidence of long-run cointegration and evaluates the relationship using established panel estimators. [3] Other work applies Lagrange multipliers and constrained optimization to examine output allocation under budget limitations. [2]

Publications

  • “Foreign Aid and Economic Growth: Panel Cointegration Analysis for Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, and Vietnam,” 2016.
  • “Output Maximization of an Agency,” 2009, Indus Journal of Management & Social Sciences, 3(1), 39–51. [2]
  • “Preference of Social Choice in Mathematical Economics,” 2009.
  • “The Relationship between Gross Domestic Product and Foreign Direct Investment: The Case of Cambodia,” 2013.
  • “Optimization and Social Welfare in Economics,” 2013.

Research Impact

The supplied bibliographic record indicates that the research has received citations across economics-related literature. The publication on foreign aid and growth contributes specifically to the empirical development-economics literature concerning the CLMV countries, while the optimization studies provide a theoretical foundation for economic decision analysis. Citation counts can change as indexing databases are updated.

Award Suitability

The profile is relevant to an Innovative Research Award because it demonstrates sustained engagement with economic questions through both empirical and analytical methods. The combination of regional development research, mathematical economics and quantitative analysis provides a coherent basis for consideration within an academic recognition framework. Final award decisions should remain subject to the event’s independent eligibility and review criteria.

Conclusion

Pahlaj Moolio’s research record reflects contributions across applied and theoretical economics, with particular relevance to economic growth, development, optimization and Cambodia-focused economic analysis. The documented publications and indexed research indicators provide a structured scholarly basis for recognition under the Innovative Research Award category.

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Pahlaj Moolio, Author ID 57218765386. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/pages/authors/57218765386
  2. Moolio, P., Islam, J. N., & Mohajan, H. K. (2009). Output Maximization of an Agency. Indus Journal of Management & Social Sciences, 3(1), 39–51.
    https://ideas.repec.org/a/iih/journl/v3y2009i1p39-51.html
  3. Moolio, P., & Kong, S. (2016). Foreign Aid and Economic Growth: Panel Cointegration Analysis for Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, and Vietnam. Athens Journal of Business & Economics, 2(4), 417–428.
    https://doi.org/10.30958/ajbe.2.4.6
  4. Google Scholar. (n.d.). Pahlaj Moolio publication record.
    https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=DZKs2uQAAAAJ&view_op=list_works&sortby=title
  5. ORCID. (n.d.). Pahlaj Moolio ORCID record.
    https://orcid.org/0009-0004-2189-9446

Greg Shaffer | Industrial Organization | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Greg Shaffer | Industrial Organization | Best Researcher Award

Full Professor at University of Rochester, United States

Dr. Greg Shaffer is a distinguished economist specializing in industrial organization, pricing strategies, and marketing channels. Currently holding the John M. Olin Distinguished Professorship at the Simon Business School, University of Rochester, he is internationally recognized for his influential research on antitrust, vertical relationships, and price discrimination. With decades of academic service and editorial leadership, Dr. Shaffer continues to shape the direction of applied microeconomic theory and policy.

Publication Profile 

Orcid

Educational Background 

  • Ph.D. in Economics, Princeton University, November 1989

  • M.A. in Economics, Princeton University, June 1988

  • B.A. with High Honors in Economics and Mathematics, Swarthmore College, May 1984

Professional Experience 

Simon Business School, University of Rochester
- John M. Olin Distinguished Professor of Economics (2017–Present)

  • Leading research in industrial organization, pricing, and marketing strategy

  • Recognized for excellence in teaching and mentoring graduate students
    - Wesray Professor of Business (2009–2017)

  • Conducted advanced research on vertical relationships, antitrust policy, and retail competition

  • Published extensively in top-tier economics and marketing journals

University of Michigan

  • Faculty Member, Ross School of Business (prior to 2009)

    • Taught undergraduate and graduate courses in microeconomics and industrial organization

    • Awarded the Excellence in Education Award (1993–94) for outstanding teaching contributions

Other Academic and Professional Engagements

    • Active member and contributor to academic societies, including the American Economic Association and the European Association for Research in Industrial Economics

    • Consultant and reviewer on issues of pricing strategy, antitrust, and distribution systems

 Editorial Roles

  • Co-Editor, Journal of Economics & Management Strategy (2002–Present)

  • Department Editor, Management Science (2024–Present)

  • Associate Editor roles:

    • Management Science (2013–2024)

    • Marketing Science (2002–2010, 2012–2018)

    • Quantitative Marketing and Economics (2002–2007, 2011–2016)

    • Journal of Economics and Business (1998–Present)

Research Interests 

  • Industrial Organization

  • Marketing Channels

  • Pricing Strategies and Price Discrimination

  • Antitrust and Contract Theory

  • Exclusive Dealing and Vertical Relationships

  • Retail Competition and Distribution Systems

Awards and Honors 

Teaching Excellence:

  • Superior Teaching Award – MSMA Class of 2024, MBA Classes of 2004 & 2001

  • Teaching Honor Roll – Multiple semesters (1999–2023)

  • Highest Teaching Ratings, Simon Business School – Fall 1999, 2017, 2018

  • Excellence in Education Award, University of Michigan, 1993–94

  • Reader’s Digest Prize for Excellence in Teaching, Princeton University, 1987–88

Fellowships & Scholarships:

  • National Science Foundation Fellowship in Economics, 1984–87

  • John M. Olin Fellowship, Princeton University, 1987–88

  • Livingston and Rothschild Research Scholar, University of Michigan

Other Distinctions:

  • Certified Pricing Professional, Professional Pricing Society (2008)

  • Adams Prize in Econometrics, Swarthmore College (1984)

  • Listed in BusinessWeek Guide to Best Business Schools (2001)

Honor Societies:

  • Phi Beta Kappa (1984)

  • Beta Gamma Sigma (2000)

 Professional Memberships

  • American Economic Association (AEA), 1987–Present

  • INFORMS College on Marketing, 1989–Present

  • European Association for Research in Industrial Economics, 1992–Present

Conclusion 

Dr. Greg Shaffer is a leading figure in applied microeconomic research, especially in the study of market structure, channel strategy, and competitive pricing. His prolific academic output, editorial stewardship of premier journals, and celebrated teaching record underscore his lasting impact on economics and business education. Through rigorous analysis and practical insight, Dr. Shaffer has contributed to the understanding and design of more competitive and efficient markets.

Publications 

  1. “Bundling and Line Extensions in Distribution Channels”
    with Roman Inderst and Fabian Griem
    Forthcoming, Management Science

  2. “Slotting Fees and Price Discrimination in Retail Channels”
    with Sreya Kolay
    Marketing Science, Vol. 41, pp. 1145–1162, November–December 2022

  3. “Input Price Discrimination by Resale Market”
    with Jeanine Miklós-Thal
    The RAND Journal of Economics, Vol. 52, pp. 727–757, Winter 2021

  4. “Third-Degree Price Discrimination in Oligopoly with Endogenous Input Costs”
    with Jeanine Miklós-Thal
    International Journal of Industrial Organization, Vol. 79 (2021), Article 102713

  5. “Pass-Through as an Economic Tool – On Exogenous Competition, Social Incidence, and Price Discrimination”
    with Jeanine Miklós-Thal
    Journal of Political Economy, Vol. 129, pp. 323–335, January 2021

  6. “Market-Share Contracts, Exclusive Dealing, and the Integer Problem”
    with Zhijun Chen
    American Economic Journal: Microeconomics, Vol. 11, pp. 208–242, February 2019

  7. “Managing Channel Profits When Retailers Have Profitable Outside Options”
    with Roman Inderst
    Management Science, Vol. 65, pp. 642–659, February 2019

  8. “Apple’s Agency Model and Most-Favored-Nation Clauses”
    with Øystein Foros and Hans Jarle Kind
    The RAND Journal of Economics, Vol. 48, pp. 673–703, Fall 2017

  9. “Private Contracting with Externalities: Divide and Conquer?”
    with Jeanine Miklós-Thal
    International Journal of Industrial Organization, Vol. 50, pp. 460–472, January 2017

  10. “Naked Exclusion with Private Offers”
    with Jeanine Miklós-Thal
    American Economic Journal: Microeconomics, Vol. 8, pp. 174–194, November 2016

  11. “Naked Exclusion with Minimum-Share Requirements”
    with Zhijun Chen
    The RAND Journal of Economics, Vol. 45, pp. 64–91, Spring 2014

  12. “Exclusionary Discounts”
    with Janusz A. Ordover
    International Journal of Industrial Organization, Vol. 31, pp. 569–586, September 2013

  13. “Contract Design with a Dominant Retailer and a Competitive Fringe”
    with Sreya Kolay
    Management Science, Vol. 59, pp. 2111–2116, September 2013

  14. “Optimal Low-Price Guarantees with Anchoring” (Lead Article)
    with Morten Hviid
    Quantitative Marketing and Economics, Vol. 10, pp. 393–417, December 2012

  15. “Mergers and Partial Ownership”
    with Øystein Foros and Hans Jarle Kind
    European Economic Review, Vol. 55, pp. 916–926, October 2011