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. I also study how retail entry affects incumbent profits and competition in a regulated consumer market. 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 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