I hold a Master of Philosophy in Economics from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics (First Class Honours) from the University of Cape Coast. In addition, I have a Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education from the University of Education, Winneba which enhanced my teaching abilities. I have also undertaken self-study certifications through edX and Coursera mainly in Quantitative Methods, Model Thinking and Global Poverty as a way of continuing education.  In terms of my employment experience, I am currently a Senior Lecturer and Head, Department of Economics Education, Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development. Previously I was an Assistant Lecturer and later became Lecturer at the University of Education Winneba. I have served as Postgraduate Programmes Coordinator and also a Coordinator   for Weekend and Evening Programmes. In addition, I have served as an Assistant Economic Officer at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning in Accra. The positions  I  have held contributed to my specialization in econometrics, formulation and analysis of economic policies and provision of higher education. Such work is underpinned by my broad research interests in econometric and statistical analysis as applied to microfinance, poverty reduction, international economics and trade. I am particularly interested in the interaction of economic policies and development in Sub-Saharan Africa. My work regularly includes sophisticated math and statistical tools using software, such as STATA, EVIEWS, and SPSS, to tackle complex economic problems.

Academic Qualifications

• • Master of Philosophy Economics, K.N.U.S.T, 2013
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hon) Economics, U.C.C, 2009
  • Postgraduate Diploma Teaching and Learning In Higher Education, U.E.W, 2016

Teaching Interests

• • Microeconomics
  • Macroeconomics
  • Econometrics
  • Statistics
  • Health in Numbers: Quantitative Methods in Clinical and Public Health Research
  • Health Economics
  • Investment Economics
  • International Trade Theory
  • International Finance
  • Microfinance

Research Interests and Supervision

I conduct research on microfinance, poverty alleviation, international trade, financial economics, as well as policy analysis. I focus my interest on the nexus of microcredit and poverty reduction in Sub-Saharan Africa. My research uses econometrics and statistical modelling approaches and tools like panel regression and Structural Equation Modelling (SEM). I would encourage master’s students in the following areas to seek my supervision:(Some areas where I have an explicit interest include but remain limited to the following)

• Microfinance and poverty alleviation approaches
• International trade and economic growth
• Financial risk and performance of firms
• Econometric and statistical methods in economic studies
• The issues of monetary and fiscal policies in less developed countries

I look forward to instructing students in performing valuable research on issues affecting most developing nations.

Selected Publications

• • 2024: Baafi, J. A., Acheampong, K., & Sarkodie, E. E. (2024). The triangular nexus of trade, institutional quality and economic growth in China-ECOWAS and US-ECOWAS relations. Edelweiss Applied Science and Technology, 8(6), 671–693. http://www.learning-gate.com/index.php/2576-8484/article/view/2139.
  • 2024: Baafi, J. A., Sarkodie, E. E., Duodu, J. K., & Kumah, S. P. (2024). Why Should We Pay Attention to Working Capital Management? A Case of Ghana. Businesses, 4(1), 78–95. https://www.mdpi.com/2673-7116/4/1/6
  • 2022: Kofi, N. A., Baafi, J. A., & Sarkodie, E. E. (2022). The Determinants of Mergers and Acquisitions in Ghana. American Journal of Economics, 6(2), 37–57. https://ajpojournals.org/journals/index.php/AJE/article/view/1032
  • 2021: Addai I., Baafi A. J., Sarkodie E.E., (2021), Examining Household Heads Annual Gender Earnings Gap Using The Ghana Living Standards Survey Round Seven: A Median Regression Approach, Journal of Research in Humanities and Social Science, Volume 9 ~ Issue 2 (2021)
  • 2020: Baafi, JA; Duodu, JK; Sarkodie, EE; and Boachie, WK, Examining the Economic Interaction between Liquidity and Firms’ Financial Performance: Evidence from the Ghana Stock Exchange, Journal of Economics, Management and Trade, 2020.
  • 2019: Antwi Baafi, J, Sarkodie EE, and Boachie WK: An extension of Capital Based Macroeconomic model and 100 percent reserve system, free banking system and BFH system: A Comparison among Latvia, Lithuania, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan, , Journal of Economics, Management and Trade,  25(1): 1-12, 2019; ISSN: 2456-9216.
  • 2019: Antwi Baafi, J, Owusu, E,  Sarkodie EE, and Boachie WK: Credit Risk Management of Savings and Loans Companies in Ghana, The International Journal of Business & Management, ISSN 2321–8916
  • 2018: Sarkodie EE and Awuni J: Economic Value of International Language(s) in International  Trade, a Case Study of Traders (Ghana- Togo-Ghana) in Central Business District of Kumasi, Ghana, Journal of Economics, Management and Trade, 21(5): 1-7, 2018; Article no.JEMT.39651, ISSN: 2456-9216.
  • 2018: Sarkodie EE and Korang T: Artificial Neural Network (Ann) Forecast of University Growth: A Focus on College of Technology Education, Kumasi, University of Education, Winneba Admissions, Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science, 25(3): 1-5, 2018; Article no.JESBS.39655, ISSN: 2456-981X
  • 2018: Sarkodie EE,  Korang T, Asiedu DK, Tattrah VD:  Predictive Validity of University Entrance Examinations, a Case of College of Technology Education, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana. International Journal of Research in Business Studies and Management Volume 5, Issue 4, 2018, PP 9-13 ISSN 2394-5923 (Print) & ISSN 2394-    5931 (Online)
  • 2017: Sarkodie EE, Hadrat MY, and Boachie WK, Determinants of Cocoa Production In The Ashanti Region, Direct Research Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences, Volume 5 (1), ISSN 2354-4147, ISJN: e-ISJN:A4372-2604, January, 2017.
  • 2016:Konor A, Sarkodie EE and  Addai I: The Long And Short Run Determinants Of Private Sector Investment In Ghana,1970-2011, British Journal of Economics, Management & Trade, Volume 12 Issue 4 (ISSN: 2278-098X)
  • 2015:  Sarkodie EE and Yusif HM :Determinants of Life Insurance Demand  in Ayeduase-Kumasi Community, Business and Economics Journal , 6:3  (ISSN: 2151-6219)
  • 2015: Yusif M Hadrat,  Eshun Nunoo Isaac K and Sarkodie EE: Inflation Forecasting   in Ghana-Artificial Neural Network Model Approach , International Journal of  Economics &Management Sciences,  4:8( ISSN: 2162-6359).
  • 2015: Sarkodie EE, Addai I and Asiedu DK :Financial Ratios (Accounting Ratios) and Survival of  Microfinance Institutions in Ghana,  Business & Financial Affairs, 4:3(ISSN: 2167- 0234)

Conference Papers:

• • 2024: Sarkodie E.E. and Baafi A. J (Ph.D), Theoretical and Mathematical Frameworks for Understanding the Dynamics of Coup d’Ethat in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Quantitative Analysis of Economic Determinants, Inaugural Annual Conference on Contributing to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Africa through multidisciplinary research and engagement, Ghana Scholarly Society in partnership with the British Council, 19th June to 21^st June 2024, United Kingdom.
  • 2021: Owusu-Mensah F. (Ph.D), Baafi A. J (Ph.D),Sarkodie E. E., The Economic Impact of Covid-19 on Distance Students in Ghana; A case of University of Edcaution – Instutite of Distance and eLearning, Conference Proceedings, 3^rd International Conference on Advanced Research in Education, Oxford-UK, 11^th -14^th March, 2021
  • 2017: The 30th Joint Congress of  the West African Linguistics Society and the Linguistics          Association of Ghana at University of Education, Winneba, Winneba-Ghana: Economic Value of  International Language(s) in International Trade, A case study of  traders  (Ghana-Togo-Ghana) in Central Business District of Kumasi, Ghana.
  • 2017:    1st International conference on Competency-Based Training and Research at University of Education, Winneba, College of Technology Education, Kumasi, Kumasi-Ghana.

Other Interests

• • Recently, I have expanded my bounds to the uses of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in economics and education. In particular, I wonder what tools based on AI can be used to improve the quality of economic forecasts, the effectiveness of management decision-making, and the efficiency of resource distribution in development projects.  In relation to education I seek to implement AI for automated learning tailored to individual students, AI-driven automation of repetitive educational workflow, and broadening the scope of students’ analytical capabilities by introducing AI-oriented statistical and econometric instruments. I also consider it important to study the ethical problems of implementing AI and their possible consequences for economic and social policies in developing countries. This, precisely, enables me to focus on integrating myself within the present-day developments and treating research and teaching with a blend of modernity and creativity.