I am a Scottish-trained economist who teaches and contributes to the vibrant research community here at York St John University.
My research sits at the intersection of development economics, banking, and financial economics, with a particular focus on how financial systems, human capital, and public policy shape inclusive and sustainable development. My work examines the structural drivers of economic growth, the dynamics of skills formation, and the distributional consequences of labour market change. I am especially interested in how education, training, and institutional quality influence productivity, employment outcomes, and long‑term economic resilience in developing and emerging economies.
A second strand of my research explores bank behaviour, risk‑taking, and financial regulation, with an emphasis on how regulatory frameworks and macroeconomic conditions affect credit allocation, financial stability, and economic performance. My work employs applied econometric and quantitative methods to generate evidence that can inform policy design, institutional reform, and development planning. Across these areas, I am committed to producing research that bridges academic inquiry with real‑world impact, supporting policymakers, industry partners, and civil society organisations in addressing complex economic challenges.
I hold a PhD in Economics from the Economics Department of the Prestigious Strathclyde Business School at the University of Strathclyde. I hold a Master's Degree in Finance from the renowned University of Ghana Business School, and a BA in Economics from the competitive Economics Department of the University of Ghana. I also hold a PGCert in Research Methods from the University of Strathclyde.
I am a Qualified Higher Education Teacher. I have a PGCert in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education. I am a Fellow of Advance HE and a Certified Management and Business Educator. I have shown commitment to high‑quality, student‑centred teaching and curriculum design. My philosophy of teaching is that all Learning Should be Useful.
I have a strong interest in legal aspects of economics and financial markets.
I lead modules in economics and data analysis, including:
- Econometrics
- Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
- Intermediate Economics
- Health Economics
My research broadly explores topics in economic development and banking. As part of my continuing development, the University of Strathclyde awarded me a Postgraduate Certificate in Research Methods in Business and Management in 2019. I have supervised more than 70 postgraduate research projects and examined more than 60.
Funded Projects:
2018 to 2022: Education and Health in developing countries
Role: Principal Investigator
Funding: Research Excellence Fund, University of Strathclyde
2020 to 2021: Language, Livelihoods and Well-being in Multilingual Countries
Role: Co-Investigator
Funding: Global Challenges Research Fund, Scottish Funding Council
2016 to 2017: Monetary Policy, Exchange Rates and Bank Risk-taking in Sub-Sahara Africa
Role: Principal Investigator
Funding: Bromkamp Fellowship
- Member: Royal Economic Society
- Member: Scottish Economic Society
- Member: American Economic Association
- Fellow: Advance HE
- Member: CIMA
- Member: Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana
- President: Graduate Democrats Caucus
- Project Evaluation Lead: Barnados
