Jamshid Normatov is a research fellow at the University of World Economy and Diplomacy in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. He studied International Relations at Tashkent Oriental Institute in Uzbekistan and completed a postgraduate program in European studies with majors in Management and International Economics at the University of Saarland in Germany. He has worked as a lecturer of economics at the University of World Economy and Diplomacy, and at the Westminster International University Tashkent. His research interests include: international economics, economics of development and transition, and financial services regulation.

Curriculum vitae can be found here.

Doctoral thesis

Topic:  “Financial Liberalization in WTO: Opportunities and Risks for Developing Countries” (Focus on Central Asia and Caucasus)                                                                                                                  

Supervisor:  Prof. Dr Nishanbay Sirajiddinov

Abstract:

This research aims to study the relationship between financial liberalisation under the context of WTO membership and economic growth in developing countries with a particular focus on the Caucasus and Central Asia. Research methodology relies on a multidisciplinary approach and includes a legal analysis of financial regulation as well as econometric s and a regression analysis. The research will draw conclusions about the link between liberalization and growth, and provide policy recommendations on pursuing financial reforms in the focus countries.