I am a Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics at Miami University in Ohio. I earned my PhD in Economics from Louisiana State University in August 2025.

I specialize in Labor Economics, with a particular focus on local labor markets and the economics of immigration. My research examines how ancestry-based shifts in local human capital and religious composition affect labor market outcomes, and investigates how contemporary immigration policy shapes firm entry and business formation in local economies. My secondary research interest is in Industrial Organization, in which I study how retail entry affects incumbent profits and competition in a regulated consumer market, and how retailers adjust prices around recurring demand spikes. I integrate applied microeconometric methods with survey, administrative, and proprietary data to deepen our understanding of market adjustment and inform policymaking.

I have taught introductory economics courses across two institutions in in-person, online, and hybrid formats. At LSU, I received the Excellence in Teaching Award in 2024 and the Communication Across the Curriculum Student Recognition in 2023.

I am on the 2026-2027 job market.

Contact Information

Work Email: zeynalm@miamioh.edu

Personal Email: muradzeynalli5@gmail.com