Karim Chalak

Karim Chalak is Professor of Econometrics at the University of Manchester, where he is affiliated with the Department of Economics. His research focuses on econometric theory, applied econometrics, and causal inference. Chalak develops methods for causal inference in environments with agent interactions under uncertainty and for identifying causal effects when key variables are omitted or measured with error. His work has been applied to topics such as the financial return to education, the black-white wage gap, and the relationship between firearm ownership and homicide. His publications appear in journals such as Econometric Theory, Journal of Econometrics, and Journal of Public Economics. Prior to joining the University of Manchester, he held faculty positions at Boston College, the University of Virginia, and the University of Montreal.

Karim Chalak is a Professor of Econometrics at the University of Manchester, specializing in econometrics, econometric theory, applied econometrics, and causal inference. His research focuses on developing advanced econometric methods for estimating causal effects, particularly through instrumental variables and settable systems. He explores the theoretical foundations of causal inference, including conditional independence, graphical separation, and identification of treatment effects in nonseparable structural systems. His work also addresses issues such as measurement error, heterogeneity, and the use of proxy variables in empirical studies. Chalak's research contributes to both theoretical and applied econometrics, with applications in economics, public policy, and social sciences.