Refk SELMI
Full Professor
- Finance
About
Refk SELMI holds a Ph.D. in Finance and a Ph.D. in Economics. A professor of finance at éklore-ed School of Management (formerly ESC Pau) and a member of the Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) evaluation committee since July 2021, she focuses on the study of financial markets, fossil fuels, renewable energy, and climate and ecological risks. She is the author of over 60 publications in renowned academic journals such as the Scottish Journal of Political Economy, The Economics of Transition and Institutional Change, Resources Policy, the Quarterly Review of Economics and Finance, Finance Research Letters, Applied Economics, Economic Modelling, Energy Economics, and others. Her work has been widely cited, with over 3,950 citations according to Google Scholar and an h-index of 30. She is ranked among the top 5% of economists according to RePEc. She has also participated in international projects in partnership with international research organizations (the Euro-Mediterranean Forum of Economic Science Institutes, the Economic Research Forum, the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology, and the National Research Foundation of Korea). By analyzing drivers such as market psychology, energy finance, green finance, carbon markets, and risk management strategies, she works to transform climate and ecological challenges into opportunities for innovation.
Degrees
- Since June 2024 > PhD (in progress), University of Bordeaux, France
- May 2019 > Ph.D. in Economics, University of Pau and the Pays de l’Adour (UPPA), France
- November 2014 > Ph.D. in Finance, University of Manouba, Tunisia
Academic Experience
- July 2021–present > Permanent Reviewer at the Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF), Doha, Qatar
- 2016–present > Non-resident research fellow at the Economic Research Forum (ERF), Cairo (Egypt) and Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
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From aspirations for climate action to the reality of climate disasters: Can remittances play a key role in disaster response?
The World Economy • 2024 • Rating : 3*
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The decision to refer: Is it a matter of interpersonal trust?
Economics Bulletin • 2023 • Ranking : 2*
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To what extent do governments' COVID-19 green stimulus measures contribute to business sustainability?
International Economics • 2022 • Ranking : 2*
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The energy transition, Trump's energy agenda, and COVID-19
International Economics • 2021 • Ranking : 2*
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Common and Country-Specific Uncertainty Fluctuations in Oil-Producing Countries: A Comparative Study
Journal of Economic Integration • 2020 • Ranking : 2*
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What Have Trump’s Tariffs on China Cost U.S. Companies?
Journal of Economic Integration • 2020 • Ranking : 2*
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Does policy uncertainty affect inflation? Evidence from the United States under Trump
Applied Economics • 2020 • Ranking : 3*
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The relationship between green bonds, conventional bonds, oil, heating oil, natural gas, and gasoline: new evidence under bear and bull market scenarios
Policy Resources • 2024 • Rating : 2*
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Dynamic spillovers in higher-order moments and jumps across ETFs and economic and financial uncertainty factors in the context of successive shocks
The Quarterly Review of Economics and Finance • 2024 • Ranking : 2*
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The informational content of central bank communications regarding the energy market: the role of news versus surprises
Applied Economics, Taylor & Francis Journals • 2024 • Rating : 3*
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Dynamic Inflation Hedging Performance and Downside Risk: A Comparison Between Islamic and Conventional Stock Indices
The Quarterly Review of Economics and Finance • 2023 • Ranking : 2*
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A War in the Time of a Pandemic: The Recent Surge in Economic Uncertainty and Bitcoin’s Hedging Capabilities
Economics Bulletin • 2023 • Ranking : 2*
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Do investors care about carbon risk? The impact of the Paris Agreement on the inflation-hedging performance of commodities
Economics Bulletin • 2023 • Ranking : 2*
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The informational content of central bank communications regarding the energy market: the role of news versus surprises
Applied Economics • 2023 • Ranking : 3*
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The dual shocks of the COVID-19 pandemic and the oil price collapse: a catalyst or a setback for the circular economy?
Energy Economics • 2022 • Rating : 3*
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What drives most spikes in global crude oil prices? Fundamental supply shortages, cartels, geopolitics, or the behavior of financial market participants
The World Economy • 2022 • Rating : 3*
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How do fluctuations in oil prices affect sectoral stock returns in Saudi Arabia? A strategic asset allocation under various scenarios
Utilities Policy • 2022 • Rating : 1*
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Is COVID-19-Related Anxiety Driving Responsible and Sustainable Investing? A Sentiment Analysis
Applied Economics • 2021 • Ranking : 3*
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Managing Exposure to Volatile Oil Prices: Evidence from U.S. Sectoral and Industry-Level Data
Resources Policy • 2021 • Rating : 2*
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The Financial Impacts of Jump Processes in Crude Oil Prices: Evidence from G20 Countries Before and After COVID-19
Resources Policy • 2021 • Rating : 2*
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The Stock-Bond Nexus and Investor Behavior in Mature and Emerging Markets: Evidence from Long-Term Historical Data
Studies in Economics and Finance • 2021 • Ranking : 1*
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The financial costs of terrorism: evidence from Germany
The European Journal of Comparative Economics • 2021 • Ranking : 2*
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What are the categories of geopolitical risks that could drive oil prices higher? Actions or threats
Energy Economics • 2020 • Ranking : 2*
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Switching Dependence and Systemic Risk Between Crude Oil and U.S. Islamic and Conventional Equity Markets: New Evidence
Resources Policy • 2020 • Rating : 2*
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The Financial Costs of Political Uncertainty: Evidence from the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election
Scottish Journal of Political Economy • 2020 • Rating : 3*
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Impact of Oil Prices on Saudi Arabian Stock Market Sectors
Utilities Policy • 2020 • Rating : 1*
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“Digital Gold” and Geopolitics
Research in International Business and Finance • 2022 • Ranking : 2*
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Arab Geopolitics in Turmoil: Implications of the Qatar-Gulf Crisis for Business
International Economics • 2020 • Ranking : 2*
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Oil Price Surges and Uncertainty in Oil Supplies from a Geopolitical Perspective: The Role of OPEC’s Spare Capacity
International Economics • 2020 • Ranking : 2*
- International Finance
- Portfolio Management
- Sustainable finance
- Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies
- FinTech
- Digitalization of the banking ecosystem
- Energy Finance
- Green finance
- Market Psychology
- Environmental Economics
- FinTech
- The Central Bank's monetary policy
- Jan. 2024–present > Full Professor of Finance, Éklore-ed School of Management, Pau
- June 2024–present > Researcher affiliated with the University of Bordeaux
- Feb. 2020 – Dec. 2023 > Associate Professor of Finance, éklore-ed School of Management, Pau, France
- 2019–2020 > Postdoctoral research fellow, Éklore-ED School of Management (formerly ESC Pau); Research fellow affiliated with the University of Pau
- 2015–2017 > Professor of Finance, Central University of Tunis, Tunisia
- 2009–2015 > Assistant Professor of Finance, University of Jendouba, Tunisia
Faculty & Research News
Active Territories: Sport and Leisure - May 19–20, 2026
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Published on : February 10, 2026
Edouard Cissé Joins Cercle Sport Management & Territoires: A Collaboration Focused on Action
Sports are a powerful driver of regional development, social cohesion, and sustainable innovation. It is with this conviction...
Published on : February 2, 2026
The "Sport Management & Regions" Circle: a new research and action group dedicated to addressing sports and regional issues
The "Sport Management & Regions" Circle is a strategic initiative led by éklore-ed, designed to foster discussion, research...
Published on : February 1, 2026