
Biography
Shirin Mollah, Ph.D., is an Instructor of Economics at Loyola Marymount University, where she teaches courses in introductory economics, intermediate microeconomics, and sports economics. Dr. Mollah is a sports economist whose research focuses on the labor dynamics within the sports industry, examining how teams, stadium developments, and mega-events such as the Olympics and World Cup impact local labor markets and regional economies. Her work bridges academic research and applied policy, often exploring questions at the intersection of labor economics and sports. She is also engaged in interdisciplinary collaboration, using data-driven approaches to understand the broader economic and social consequences of major sporting events.
Education
Claremont Graduate University
Ph.D.
Economics
2019
Loyola Marymount University
MBA
Finance and Marketing
2024
Claremont Graduate University
M.S.
Global Commerce & Finance
2019
University of San Francisco
M.A.
Economics
2015
University of California, Santa Cruz
B.A.
Economics, Biology
2012
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Areas of Expertise
Labor economics and sports
Sports Economics
Affiliations
- Founder and President: Omicron Delta Epsilon International Economics Society, 2015