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At SIU, Dr. Mehrabani is dedicated to both nurturing student learning and advancing the field through his research. He is passionate about sharing the fascinating complexities of econometric techniques with his students, showing them how these tools apply to pressing real-world economic questions. His own research explores the dynamic space where theoretical econometrics meets practical economic analysis. Here, he is driven by a desire to create innovative methods that can make economic predictions more precise and reliable, actively contributing to the academic community through collaboration and impactful publications.
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The Department of Economics at Southern Illinois University Carbondale offers comprehensive programs from undergraduate to doctoral levels, providing students with a strong foundation in economic principles, analytical techniques, and their practical applications. Students engage closely with faculty who are active researchers across diverse areas such as environmental, development, public, and international economics. The curriculum emphasizes quantitative skills and prepares graduates for a wide range of careers in fields like research, finance, government, and business. Housed within the College of Business and Analytics, the department is dedicated to delivering quality education and fostering impactful research that contributes to informed decision-making in various sectors.
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Southern Illinois University (SIU or SIUC) is a public research university in Carbondale, Illinois. Chartered in 1869, SIU is the oldest and flagship campus of the Southern Illinois University system. SIU enrolls over 45,000 students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries. The university offers over 200 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in a variety of disciplines, including arts and sciences, business, education, engineering, health sciences, and law.