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Ejaz Ahmad is a development economist whose research lies at the nexus of international trade, infrastructure, and structural transformation. His work rigorously investigates how physical and institutional infrastructure shapes the sophistication and diversification of exports, particularly in the context of emerging economies. In his highly cited 2021 study, Ahmad broke new ground by examining both the symmetric and asymmetric effects of trade-related sectoral infrastructure on Chinese export performance—a question that, surprisingly, had remained unexplored. By demonstrating that infrastructure improvements can asymmetrically drive both the quality (sophistication) and breadth (diversification) of exports, his research offers critical policy insights for developing nations seeking to climb the global value chain. With 16 citations, this paper has become a foundational reference for scholars studying the infrastructure-trade nexus. Ahmad’s work is notable for its methodological rigor, employing advanced econometric techniques to capture non-linear relationships often overlooked in the literature. His contributions are particularly valuable for students and researchers interested in how targeted infrastructure investments can catalyze economic complexity and sustainable export-led growth in the Global South.
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