Dr. Omid M. Ardakani is an Associate Professor of Economics and the Solomons Economic Research Fellow at the Parker College of Business, Georgia Southern University. His research spans econometrics, monetary policy, and asset pricing, with numerous scholarly publications, including high-impact journal articles and conference proceedings. His research integrates Bayesian and data mining techniques to provide insights into economic and financial problems. Currently, he studies methodological approaches and applications of information and extreme value theories. Dr. Ardakani has been recognized with several awards for his academic contributions and serves as co-editor of the Economics Journal and section editor of the Financial Statistical Journal. He is the editorial board member of the Journal of Information Economics and International Finance.