Dr. Misbah Tanveer Choudhry is an economist and academic with extensive experience in research, teaching, and policy engagement, currently serving as Assistant Professor at the Suleman Dawood School of Business (SDSB), LUMS, and Director of the Centre of Business and Society. She holds a PhD in Economics and Business from the University of Groningen, Netherlands, with a research focus on demographic transitions, labor market dynamics, and economic growth. Over the past two decades, Dr. Choudhry has developed a strong research portfolio that intersects gender studies, financial inclusion, and youth employment, with a particular emphasis on developing and emerging economies.

Her scholarly work has been widely published in leading academic journals such as the International Journal of Manpower, Applied Economics, and the Journal of Interpersonal Violence, exploring issues like school-to-work transitions, female labor force participation, productivity challenges in informal sectors, and the impact of financial crises on labor outcomes. She has authored multiple case studies and research reports on women entrepreneurship and economic empowerment and has served as lead researcher on numerous international development projects in collaboration with institutions like Cowater International, the Packard Foundation, and Karwan Craft. Her work has been recognized with several prestigious grants, including a major U.S. government grant (USD 170,000) for directing the Pakistan Women Entrepreneurship Program.

Dr. Choudhry is committed to translating research into impact. She has designed and led executive training programs on gender-sensitive budgeting, leadership, and digital enablement of women entrepreneurs. Her teaching portfolio spans courses in business strategy, microeconomics, entrepreneurship, public policy, and managerial economics across MBA, EMBA, MS, and PhD programs. A proponent of experiential and case-based learning, she has received formal case teaching and writing training from Ivey Business School, Canada. 

In addition to her academic and administrative roles, Dr. Choudhry serves as Associate Editor for the International Journal of Manpower and is on the Advisory Council of the Harvard Business Review. She is an active member of professional networks including the Global Labor Organization, European Economic Association, and Groningen Growth and Development Centre. Her research excellence has been recognized through best paper awards, advisory positions, and editorial responsibilities. Through her scholarly leadership, she continues to shape the discourse on inclusive development, gender equity, and labor market transformation in emerging economies.

 

Refereed Journal Publications

Tanveer Choudhry, M. (In Press 2023). Determinants of School to Work Transition: Global Outlook. International Journal of Manpower.

Pastore,, F. & Tanveer Choudhry, M. (2022). Determinants of School to Work Transition and Covid-19". International Journal of Manpower, 43 (7), 1487-1501.

Khalid, J. & Tanveer Choudhry, M. (2021). Violence and Economic Empowerment of Women in Pakistan: An Empirical Investigation,. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 36 (10), 545-560.

Bartolucci,, F., Tanveer Choudhry, M., Marelli, E. & Signorelli, & Signorelli,, M. (2018). GDP dynamics and unemployment changes in developed and developing countries. Applied Economics, 50 (31), 3338-3356.

Tanveer Choudhry, M. & Elhorst, P. (2018). Female labor force participation and economic development.. International Journal of Manpower, 39 (7), 896-912 (.

Bruno, G., Tanveer Choudhry, M., Marelli, E. & Signorelli & Signorelli, M. (2017). The short- and long-run impacts of financial crises on youth unemployment in OECD countries. Applied Economics, 49 (34), 3372-3394, doi:Dec 2016.

Tanveer Choudhry, M., Marelli, E. & Signorelli, M. (2016). Age Dependence and Labor Productivity Divergence. Applied Economics, 48 (50), 4823-4845, doi:May 2016.

Tanveer Choudhry, M. & Uqaili, H. (In Press 2016). Marriage versus career: a dilemma for professional women. Emerald Emerging Markets Case Studies.

Tanveer Choudhry, M. (2015). Youth Labor Market and Great Recession. Economic Systems, 39 (1), 1-2.

Bruno, G., Choudhry, M., Marelli, E. & Signorelli & Signorelli, M. (2014). Youth Unemployment: Key Determinants and the Impact of Crises. In: Malo M., Sciulli D. (eds) Disadvantaged Workers.. Disability and Society.

Tanveer Choudhry, M. (2013). Youth and the Total Unemployment rate: The Impact of Policies and Institutions. Rivista internazionale di Scienze Sociali, 121 (1), 63-86.

Signorelli, M., Choudhry, M. & & Marelli, E. (2012). The impact of financial crises on female labor. The European Journal of Development Research, 24 (3), 413-433.

Tanveer Choudhry, M., Marelli, E. & Signiorelli, M. (2012). Financial Crises and Female Labor Force Participation. The European Journal of Development Review.

Tanveer Choudhry, M., Marelli, E. & Signiorelli, M. (2012). Youth Unemployment and Impact of Financial Crises. International Journal of Manpower, 33 (1), 76-95..

Tanveer Choudhry, M. & Elhorst, J. (2010). Demographic Transition and Economic Growth in China, India and Pakistan. Economic Systems.

Cases

Tanveer Choudhry, M. (2017). PANACHE: Business Expansion and Funding Opportunities, Published. CRC Number 23-071-2017-1, Case Research Centre, Lahore University of Management Sciences.

Tanveer Choudhry, M. & Uqaili, H. (2015). Gender Disparity in Pakistan Labor Market: Issues and Challenges, Published. LUMS No: 17-013-2015-2, Case Research Centre, Lahore University of Management Sciences.

Tanveer Choudhry, M. (2015). Women Entrepreneurship in Pakistan: Issues and Challenges, Published. LUMS No: 17-014-2015-2, Case Research Centre, Lahore University of Management Sciences.

Book Chapters

Tanveer Choudhry, M., Marelli, E. & Signiorelli, M. (2014). Youth Unemployment: Key Determinants and Impact of Crises, Published. Disadvantaged Workers: Empirical Evidence and Labour Policies, elsevier.

Tanveer Choudhry, M. & Ark, b. (2010). Economic Growth and Structural Features of Transition, Published. Economic Growth and Structural Features of Transition, Palgrave.

Books

Tanveer Choudhry, M. (2010). Economic Growth and Structural Features of Transition.

Proceedings

Tanveer Choudhry, M. (In Press 2015). Presented at. North American Case Research Conference (NACRA) Orlando, Florida, The United States of America.

Tanveer Choudhry, M. (In Press 2015). First World Congress of Comparative Economics. First World Congress of Comparative Economics.

Tanveer Choudhry, M. (In Press 2014). 4th South Asian Management Research and Case Conference. 4th South Asian Management Research and Case Conference.

Tanveer Choudhry, M. (In Press 2014). North American Case Research Conference (NACRA). North American Case Research Conference (NACRA).

Tanveer Choudhry, M. (In Press 2013). Leading a Reform Agenda in the Social Sector: Capacity Development of the Woman of Today. Leading a Reform Agenda in the Social Sector: Capacity Development of the Woman of Today.

Tanveer Choudhry, M. (In Press 2013). 3rd South Asian Management Research and Case Conference 2013. 3rd South Asian Management Research and Case Conference 2013.

Working Papers

Tanveer Choudhry, M. (2014). Reproductive Health Issues in Textile Sector of Pakistan.

Tanveer Choudhry, M. (2013). Power of Women Leader's Network for Promoting Reproductive Health in Pakistan.

Tanveer Choudhry, M. (2012). Economic Development, Fertility Decline and Female Economic Participation.