Mujtaba Ahmed

About Mujtaba Ahmed

I’m an economics student focused on macro-financial research, working at the intersection of econometrics, markets, and policy analysis. My work explores how capital flows, risk cycles, and structural shifts shape macro outcomes and asset behavior.Over the past year, I’ve developed a portfolio of applied research using Python, R, and advanced econometric methods. My recent publications on SSRN include a MIMIC-model estimate of India’s shadow economy and a macro brief that originated from my submission to Bridgewater’s Forecasting the Future Challenge. I also review academic manuscripts as a SAGE Peer Reviewer.My interests revolve around:• Macro themes: risk cycles, capital flows, fiscal dynamics, structural shifts• Markets: sovereign risk, FX, rates, AI-driven capital misallocation• Methods: econometrics, forecasting logic, cross-country analysisI’m building toward a career in macro & markets, and I\'m always open to conversations related to research, forecasting, or policy-driven analysis.

Experience

1. Peer Reviewer (Macro-finance & Market Risk)

   Sage

   Jul 2025 — Present

   Reviewed 10+ research manuscripts in macro-finance, systemic risk, and global equity markets for a Web of Science indexed journal, evaluating econometric design, model robustness, and policy implications.• Assessed empirical papers on stock market prediction, fiscal policy uncertainty, exchange rates, and geopolitical risk spillovers, strengthening expertise in probabilistic reasoning and model critique.• Provided structured feedback on quantitative methodologies (e.g, time-series models, transformer architectures, VAR frameworks), focusing on reproducibility, identification strategy, and market relevance.• Developed strong systems-thinking and risk-evaluation skills by analysing cross-country financial dynamics (China, Africa, global indices) and macro-financial linkages.• Recognised by editorial teams as a reliable early-career reviewer; contributed to maintaining research quality and methodological rigor in interdisciplinary finance and economics submissions.

Education

• B. Borooah College

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Economics