Nadeem Naqvi
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Nadeem Naqvi is an Indian economist, professor and researcher in fields of development economics, theories of value and theory of individual choice and social welfare. In the past he was a lecturer and economics theory researcher at AUBG, Justus Liebig University, Central Michigan University and Middle Tennessee State University.[1] Amongst other research publications, Naqvi is notable for his contribution in developing general equilibrium model for Lesotho.[2] As of 2015 Naqvi is lecturing at KIMEP University.[3]
Research and publications
Nadeem Naqvi began his academic career in 1984. His first publication was on an inter-temporal theory of investment and international trade. His most cited works include research publications on unemployment, development economics, interest rates and the pure theory of international trade.[4]
Naqvi worked together with Keenan and Pech on Dynamic Tariff and Quota Retaliation in Markov Perfect Equilibrium. Naqvi has academic interests in healthcare delivery evaluation, social identity diversification and social class disparities.[5]
Background
Naqvi received a degree in economics from the Delhi School of Economics in 1981 and a PhD from Southern Methodist University in 1984. He subsequently pursued an academic career in economics.
From 1984 to 1987, he worked as an assistant professor at Central Michigan University. He later joined the University of Georgia, where he remained until 1999. Following his departure from the University of Georgia, Naqvi worked as a consultant on economic development issues, including research concerning several sub-Saharan African countries. His later academic appointments included positions in the United States, Bulgaria, Germany and Kazakhstan.[6]
Naqvi subsequently joined KIMEP University in Almaty, Kazakhstan. During his time at KIMEP, his research included the economic effects of fluctuations in petroleum and natural-gas revenues and the structural challenges facing resource-dependent economies.[7]
In 2015, Naqvi received a "Best Professor of the Year" award from KIMEP PIE, a student organization at KIMEP University.[8]
University of Georgia dismissal
In 1999, while a member of the economics faculty at the University of Georgia, Naqvi was the subject of university disciplinary proceedings that included allegations of sexual harassment and other professional misconduct. Contemporary reporting by The Red & Black stated that the proceedings concerned allegations that Naqvi had made sexual comments toward a female student, physically grabbed her at an Athens bar, and asked students about illegal drugs.[9][10]
Naqvi denied violating the university's sexual-harassment policy. Following the disciplinary proceedings, the university terminated his employment. Naqvi sought review of the decision by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. In August 1999, the Board of Regents denied his application for review concerning the termination of his employment.[11]
2026 KIMEP controversy
In June 2026, Naqvi's 1999 dismissal became the subject of renewed public attention in Kazakhstan following the resignation of Jason Gainous, then dean of KIMEP University's College of Social Sciences. Gainous stated that disagreements with KIMEP's senior administration over Naqvi's continued employment and proposed contract renewal were among the reasons for his resignation.[12][13]
In a farewell letter distributed to students and faculty, Gainous said he had raised Naqvi's University of Georgia disciplinary history with KIMEP's administration. According to Gainous, university officials responded that the events had occurred decades earlier and that there had been no comparable problems involving Naqvi since he joined KIMEP. Gainous also alleged that he had been pressured by university administrators in connection with Naqvi's continued employment and contract renewal. KIMEP did not accept Gainous's characterization of events and said that it was reviewing the information brought to its attention.[14][15]
KIMEP said that Naqvi had submitted the documents required under Kazakhstani law when he was hired, including an apostilled academic diploma, letters of recommendation and a certificate indicating that he had no criminal record. The university said that he had passed its faculty-selection process.[16]
The dispute received extensive coverage in Kazakhstani media, including Vlast, Kursiv, BES.media, Ulysmedia, Informburo, Orda, Liter, Time.kz and Karavan. The controversy also prompted public discussion about faculty hiring and background checks at private universities in Kazakhstan.[17]
On 12 June 2026, Vlast published a broader investigation into KIMEP's handling of alleged misconduct by faculty members. The article reported that several current and former KIMEP faculty members and students had made additional allegations concerning Naqvi's professional or personal conduct. Among other claims, former employees alleged that student teaching assistants had been permitted to use faculty-only systems and alter or submit grades on Naqvi's behalf. Other unnamed sources described longstanding concerns about his professionalism and relationship with university management.[18]
The allegations reported by Vlast were disputed by KIMEP. The university declined to comment specifically on Naqvi's case, while Naqvi did not respond to Vlast's requests for comment. Almaty police told the publication that no criminal cases had been brought against Naqvi.[18]
KIMEP stated publicly that it was reviewing the information connected with the controversy and would determine any further action in accordance with university procedures. The university also stated that students, faculty and staff would not face retaliation for raising concerns in good faith or participating in university processes.[18]
The controversy also attracted the attention of Kazakhstan's Ministry of Science and Higher Education. Science and Higher Education Minister Sayasat Nurbek said in June that the ministry had the situation "under control".[18]
Dispute with Jason Gainous
Following Gainous's public statements, Naqvi challenged a number of the allegations made about him. In June 2026, he sent Gainous a formal pre-trial demand seeking a retraction and public apology and disputing statements concerning his conduct at KIMEP.[19]
Naqvi specifically disputed an allegation concerning an incident involving sex workers on the KIMEP campus, maintaining that he did not live on campus at the time and that the incident concerned another person. Contemporary Kazakhstani reporting described the allegation as contested rather than established fact.[20]
As the dispute continued, Naqvi and Gainous publicly maintained conflicting accounts of both Naqvi's conduct and KIMEP's handling of the matter.[21]
References
- ↑ Naqvi, Nadeem, and Klaus Wiener. "External increasing returns and the shadow price of foreign exchange." Journal of International economics 30.1 (1991): 177-184.
- ↑ Deme, Mamit, David Franck, and Nadeem Naqvi. "A General Equilibrium Skill Acquisitions Model of Development for Lesotho." Journal of Economic Development 30.1 (2005): 15.
- ↑ "KIMEP University Faculty | Nadeem Naqvi". www.kimep.kz. Retrieved 2015-04-03.
- ↑ Berdellima, Arian & Naqvi, Nadeem, 2012. "Social diversification, injustices, and Pareto optimality with non-binary preferences," MPRA Paper 39201, University Library of Munich, Germany.
- ↑ Beladi, Hamid, and Nadeem Naqvi. "Urban unemployment and non-immiserizing growth." Journal of Development Economics 28.3 (1988): 365-376.
- ↑ Mamit Deme, David Franck & Nadeem Naqvi, 2005. "A General Equilibrium Skill Acquisitions Model Of Development For Lesotho," Journal of Economic Development, vol. 30(1), pp. 15–29.
- ↑ Lillis, Joanna (2014-10-27). "Kazakhstan: Can Astana Survive an Oil Price Slump?". Eurasianet. Retrieved 2015-04-03.
- ↑ "Professor Nadeem Naqvi from the Department of Economics received the KIMEP PIE award for the Best Professor of the year". KIMEP University. Retrieved 2015-06-06.
- ↑ "Naqvi hearing to begin today". The Red & Black. 1999-04-28.
- ↑ "Testimony begins in Naqvi hearing". The Red & Black. 1999-04-29.
- ↑ "Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, August 1999" (PDF). Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. August 1999.
- ↑ "KIMEP controversy: Ex-dean exposes professor's sexual harassment past". Todayinfo. 2026-06-07.
- ↑ "Американская трагедия?". Time.kz (in русский). 2026-06-07.
- ↑ "Как в КИМЭП ответили на обвинения в адрес зарубежного профессора". BES.media (in русский). 2026-06. Check date values in:
|date=(help) - ↑ "KIMEP promises not to punish students over harassment protest". Kursiv. 2026-06-08.
- ↑ "KIMEP promises not to punish students over harassment protest". Kursiv. 2026-06-08.
- ↑ "KIMEP scandal raises questions about foreign teachers in Kazakhstan". Kursiv. 2026-06-09.
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 18.2 18.3 "KIMEP University Fails to Call the Police on Alleged Minor Abuser". Vlast. 2026-06-12.
- ↑ "Professor from KIMEP demanded that the former dean retract allegations of harassment". FBRK. 2026-06-09.
- ↑ "Professor from KIMEP demanded that the former dean retract allegations of harassment". FBRK. 2026-06-09.
- ↑ "Чья же правда возьмёт?". Time.kz (in русский). 2026-06-17.
External links
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- Publications (IDEAS)
- Publications (EconPapers)
- Kazakhstan Economy Roundtable of Experts
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