Abdul Khaliq

I am a Ph.D. student in Water Science & Management at New Mexico State University, with a concentration in Water Economics & Policy, and doctoral training in economic development.

My research lies in applied microeconomics, environmental economics, natural resource economics, and policy analysis. I study how institutions, regulation, and governance shape water, energy, and environmental outcomes — with an emphasis on policy-relevant empirical work that connects economic analysis with questions in natural resource management and economic development.

† denotes first and corresponding author.

6. Khaliq, A^†., & Boufous, S. Do energy price shocks affect U.S. data center REIT returns? Finance Research Letters, conditionally accepted, 2026.
7. Khaliq, A^†., & Farooq, O. Transition-induced financial volatility in Asian countries: Evidence from clean energy finance and portfolio flows. Finance Research Letters, 2026.
   ↗ DOI 10.1016/j.frl.2026.109885
8. Khaliq, A^†., Yaseen, M.R., & Nisa, M. Assessing the environmental impact of international funding for clean energy R&D in Asian economies. Quality & Quantity, 2026.
   ↗ DOI 10.1007/s11135-026-02646-9
9. Khaliq, A^†., & Mamkhezri, J. The impact of renewable portfolio standards and land-use governance on CO₂ and gross total emissions in four U.S. regions. Applied Energy, 2024.
   ↗ DOI 10.1016/j.apenergy.2024.123832
10. Khaliq, A^†., Atique, A., Hina, H., & Bilal, A. Impact of electricity generation, consumption, energy trade, and ICT on the environment in Pakistan: A NARDL and ARDL analysis. International Journal of Sustainable Development and World Ecology, 2024.
    ↗ DOI 10.1080/13504509.2023.2277918
11. Khaliq, A^†., & Mamkhezri, J. Asymmetrical analysis of economic complexity and economic freedom on environment in South Asia: A NARDL approach. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2023.
    ↗ DOI 10.1007/s11356-023-28481-1

• Khaliq, A^†., & Mamkhezri, J. Assessing the impact of eminent domain reforms on renewable energy expansion: A U.S. state-level analysis. Revision Submitted
• Farooq, O., & Khaliq, A. Evaluating deposit efficiency and lending performance at the Bank of North Dakota. Under Review
• Khaliq, A^†., & Mamkhezri, J. Assessing environmental impacts of electricity distribution losses and natural resources in Pakistan. Under Review

• Economic Base Studies 2025. Arrowhead Center, New Mexico State University. County-level economic analysis covering all 33 New Mexico counties. ↗ View Report
• Disposal of Excess Food Regulation 2019: A Glaring Hope in Post-COVID Pakistan. Pakistan Institute of Development Economics. ↗ View
• Pakistan Railways: Why Not on Rails? A Revisit. Pakistan Institute of Development Economics. ↗ View
• Excess Food Disposal: Hope in Post-COVID Pakistan. The Express Tribune, 2021. ↗ View

I approach teaching with the conviction that students deserve clarity, structure, and a space where they can ask questions freely. I help students connect concepts, practise analytical tools, and build confidence across a range of economics courses at New Mexico State University and the University of New Mexico. My teaching philosophy is grounded in trust, respect, and confidentiality between instructors and students.