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Sasan Bakhtiari received his Bachelors and Masters in Electrical Engineering from the University of Tehran and his Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Maryland, College Park in 2008. He joined XJTLU in 2024 as an associate professor. Prior to his engagement with XJTLU, he held positions with the US Census Bureau, University of New South Wales in Australia and the Australian Department of Industry. Dr. Bakhtiari's research focuses on the microeconometrics study of business dynamics, innovation and productivity. He has published extensively on the topic in various international journals.
Research interests
Microeconometrics, Buisness Dynamics, Innovation, and Productivity
Experience
Associate Professor, Xian Jiatong-Liverpool University, 2024 to present
Research Manager, AngusKnight Group, 2023-2024
Senior Economist, Australian Dept. of Industry, 2013 to 2023
Lecturer, University of New South Wales, Australia, 2008 to 2013
Research Economist, US Census Bureau, 2004- to 2008
Teaching
ECO101 Introduction to Statistics
ECO108 Introduction to Macroeconomics
Awards and honours
- Fellow of Tax and Transfer Policy Institute, Australian National University.
- Honorary Adjunct Senior Lecturer, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Economics, University of Maryland, College Park
Award Date: 17 Aug 2008
Master, Economics, University of Maryland, College Park
Award Date: 1 Jun 2005
Master, Electrical Engineering, University of Tehran
Award Date: 1 May 1998
Bachelor, Electrical Engineering, University of Tehran
Award Date: 1 Feb 1995
External positions
Senior Lecturer, Australian National University
Research areas
- Business Dynamics
- Innovation
- Productivity
Keywords
- HB Economic Theory
- Innovation
- Production
Person Types
- Staff
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Projects
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Evolution of Innovation Network in China and the Role of Institutional Actors
Bakhtiari, S. (PI)
1/01/25 → 31/12/27
Project: Internal Research Project
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Centrality of Government to Innovation in Australia: A Social Networking Analysis
Bakhtiari, S., 3 Nov 2025, In: Economic Record. Forthcoming.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Firms’ liquidity and employment decisions: Evidence from Australia
Bakhtiari, S. & Magnani, E., Oct 2025, In: International Review of Economics and Finance. 103, 104531.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Changing Nature of Patents in Australia
Bakhtiari, S., 2023, In: Australian Economic Review. 56, 3, p. 288-307Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access1 Citation (Scopus) -
Growing by Outsourcing: a Tale of Two Growths
Bakhtiari, S., 2023, In: Empirica. 50, 2, p. 411-439Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Government Financial Assistance as Catalyst for Private Financing
Bakhtiari, S., 2021, In: International Review of Economics and Finance. 72, 1, p. 59-78Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access11 Citations (Scopus)
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Intangibles and Firm Productivity: The Case of China
Bakhtiari, S. (Speaker)
4 Jul 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar
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12th Conference on Asia and Pacific Economies (CAPE)
Bakhtiari, S. (Speaker)
24 May 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar
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Intangibles and Firm Productivity: The Case of China
Bakhtiari, S. (Speaker)
19 May 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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The role of government financial assistance for SMEs during crisis
Sasan Bakhtiari (Supervisor), Kompal Sinha (Supervisor) & Elisabetta Magnani (Supervisor)
1 Mar 2025 → …Activity: Supervision › PhD Supervision
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Ageism in Job Search: A Panel Study
Sasan Bakhtiari (Speaker)
6 Nov 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk