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Kofi Amanor

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Kofi Amanor is an applied development economist with over five years of experience in teaching and conducting impactful research at the intersection of development economics, environmental and resource economics, and behavioral economics. His work focuses on addressing critical challenges in areas such as environmental health, energy efficiency, agricultural economics, and climate change, particularly in the context of developing economies.Kofi thrives in multicultural and collaborative environments that foster inclusion and innovation. He recently earned his Ph.D. in Economics from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), where he also completed a master’s degree in Economics.  His expertise lies in instrument development and economic modeling, including experimental design, spatial econometrics, and impact evaluation, which he applies to generate actionable insights and inform policy decisions. Throughout his career, Kofi has spearheaded and contributed to research projects that promote sustainability, resource management, and socioeconomic development. His work integrates field-based research with empirical analysis to address pressing issues such as climate adaptation, environmental degradation, and rural poverty alleviation.An insightful and solutions-driven professional, Kofi is passionate about leveraging economics to inform policies, drive innovation, and create meaningful, lasting impact for communities and industries. He brings a unique blend of analytical rigor, practical expertise, and a commitment to sustainable development to his work.

Research Summary

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The researcher has conducted extensive research across multiple domains and themes within social sciences, focusing on understanding various social phenomena such as gender roles, climate change impacts on agriculture, technology adoption, microfinance, urban sustainability, environmental impacts, financial education, and digital marketing.

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Predictors of access to and willingness to pay for climate information services in north-eastern Ghana: A gendered perspective(2020)
Determinants of choice of climate change adaptation practices by smallholder pineapple farmers in the semi-deciduous forest zone of Ghana(2021)
Exploring the effect of online banking on bank performance using data envelopment analysis(2019)
A modified UTAUT2 for the study of telemedicine adoption(2022)
The Measurement and Determinants of Economic Efficiency of Microfinance Institutions in Ghana: A Stochastic Frontier Approach(2011)
Spatial analysis of the effect of microfinance on poverty and inequality in Ghana(2022)
A decomposition analysis of microcredit welfare gaps in Ghana. A gender analysis(2023)
Do Women Require Specialized Digital Financial Instruments to Meet Their Needs? Insights from Ghana(2024)
Typologies and drivers of the adoption of climate smart agricultural practices by smallholder farmers in rural Ghana(2023)
Effects of trade liberalization on the global decoupling and decomposition of CO2 emissions from economic growth(2023)
Decomposition and drivers of energy intensity in Ghana(2023)
Households’ preference and willingness to pay for alternative energy sources: a discrete choice experiment(2024)
Examining the efficiency of IT applications and bank performance(2019)
Technical Efficiency of Credit Unions in Ghana(2016)
Hedonic and utilitarian perspective of mobile phones purchase intention(2021)
ANTECEDENTS TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF HYBRID STRATEGY IN A DYNAMIC BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT — AN ECONOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF BUSINESS DECISIONS IN GHANA(2016)
The impact of financial inclusion on rural–urban households welfare inequality in <scp>Ghana</scp>: <scp>A</scp> decomposition analysis(2024)
Strategic Uncertainty And Environmental Scanning Behaviors Among CEOs In Ghana(2012)
Evaluating the Impact of Social Security Insurance on the Wellbeing of Pensioners in Ghana Using the Regression Discontinuity Framework(2021)
Evaluating the Impact of Social Security Insurance on the Wellbeing of Pensioners in Ghana Using the Regression Discontinuity Framework(2021)
Typologies And Drivers of the Adoption of Climate Smart Agricultural Interventions by Smallholder Farmers in Rural Ghana(2022)

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