Zaka Ratsimalahelo | Marie and Louis Pasteur University | France
Prof. Zaka Ratsimalahelo, a distinguished academic in Econometrics at Université Marie et Louis Pasteur, has established a notable career in applied econometrics, microfinance, and development economics. He holds advanced degrees specializing in econometrics and has built extensive expertise through both teaching and research, contributing significantly to the understanding of financial development, rank determination of matrices, and microfinance dynamics. Throughout his career, Professor Ratsimalahelo has held key academic roles, actively engaging in high-impact projects addressing economic growth, financial inclusion, and the structural modeling of economic systems. His research focus spans theoretical econometrics, including rank tests based on matrix perturbation theory and VARMA model specification, as well as applied studies on financial development in West Africa and microfinance systems in Africa and Europe. He has authored influential publications in internationally recognized journals, with several works co-authored with leading scholars in economics and finance. His contributions have not only advanced scholarly discourse but also offered practical insights into policy and financial sector development. Professor Ratsimalahelo’s dedication to research excellence is reflected in his editorial involvement, academic collaborations, and recognition by peers, with his work being cited across multiple domains. His scholarly output demonstrates both depth in econometric theory and breadth in applied economic issues, underscoring his influence as a researcher and mentor. 17 Citations, 9 documents, 3 h-index.
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Featured Publications
1. Ratsimalahelo Z.* Rank test based on matrix perturbation theory. EERI Research Paper Series, 2001, Citations: 25.
2. Ratsimalahelo Z.* Strongly consistent determination of the rank of matrix. EERI Research Paper Series, 2003, Citations: 20.
3. Ratsimalahelo Z.*, Barry M.D. Financial development and economic growth: Evidence from West Africa. Economics Bulletin, 2010, 30(4), 2996–3009, Citations: 18.
4. Bouasria M., Ashta A., Ratsimalahelo Z.* Bottlenecks to financial development, financial inclusion, and microfinance: A case study of Mauritania. Journal of Risk and Financial Management, 2020, 13(10), 239, Citations: 15.
5. Founanou M., Ratsimalahelo Z.* Financement des petites et moyennes entreprises en Afrique subsaharienne. La Revue des Sciences de Gestion, 2011, 249–250(3), 105–112, Citations: 10.