Camara K. Obeng obtained his PhD in Economics from the University of Cape Coast, Ghana, in 2010 where he has taught since 2001. He was a Global Academic Partnership (GAP) scholar at the University of South Florida, USA in 2010 and AERC/IMF visiting Scholar at the IMF, Washington DC, USA in 2007. His research interests are international trade and finance, fiscal policy reforms and poverty studies with particular focus on the use of Computable General Equilibrium (CGE), Product Space Analysis and Randomised Control Trials methodologies. He has published extensively in referred journals and in books. Prof. Obeng has consulted for the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, Ghana, the African Economic Research Consortium, Nairobi, Kenya, the WTO Chair, University of Mauritius and the ILO, Geneva. He is an active member of the African Economic Research (AERC), Kenya, the African Econometrics Society, South Africa, the Poverty and Economic Policy (PEP) Network, Canada, the Global Economic Modeling (ECOMOD) Network, USA and the International Input-Output Association, Austria.
Prof. Camara Kwasi Obeng
About
Focus & expertise
Specializations
Academic interests · number = colleagues who share it
Recent activity
Kofinti, R. E., Arku, G., Annim, S.K., Asmah, E.E, Obeng, C.K., Abakah, E.J.A., Sebu, J., Cantah, W.G., Nordjo, R., and Kakrah, A. (March, 2022 – March, 2023). Do Women in Top Management Affect Firms’ Environmental, Social and Governance Performance? A
19 – 20 March, 2024: Transforming Transportation 2024: Mobilising Finance for Climate Action (Virtual), The World Bank Group: World Resource Institute: Participant
AERC Grant of US $9,000 (NPW/22/01/01) to organise a National Policy Workshop in Cape Coast on 17th May, 2022.
26th November – 1 December, 2023: AERC December 2023 Hybrid Biannual Research Workshop, Nairobi, Kenya: Guest Resource Person
27th November – 2 December, 2022: AERC December 2022 Hybrid Biannual Research Workshop, Nairobi, Kenya: Guest Resource Person
Background
🎓 Education & qualifications
Doctor of Philosophy in Economics
University of Cape Coast
2011
Master of Philosophy in Economics
University of Cape Coast
2000
★ Career & positions
Head of Department
Department of Economic Studies
until Sep, 2020
Head of Department
Department of Economic Studies
Aug, 2022 to Sep, 2025
Vice-Dean
School of Economics
Nov, 2024 to Jul, 2026
Teaching & projects
Projects
Kofinti, R. E., Arku, G., Annim, S.K., Asmah, E.E, Obeng, C.K., Abakah, E.J.A., Sebu, J., Cantah, W.G., Nordjo, R., and Kakrah, A. (March, 2022 – March, 2023). Do Women in Top Management Affect Firms’ Environmental, Social and Governance Performance? A
Co-Investigator
March 2022 - March 2023
Obeng, C. K. (2020). Export Efficiency and Diversification in Ghana. (April 30, 2020 – April 20,2021): AERC Thematic Research Grant No. RT20508.
Lead Consultant
January 2020 - December 2021
Obeng, C. K. & Brafu-Insaidoo W. G. ( 2017 ). Analysis of Ghana’s trade progress in rice, maize, and Soybeans value chains, DRIC Research Support Grant, UCC. • Brafu-Insaidoo W. G. & Obeng, C. K. (February 25, 2016 - February 25,2017): AERC
Lead Investigator
January 2017 - Present
Brafu-Insaidoo W. G. & Obeng, C. K. (February 25, 2016 - February 25,2017): AERC Grant No. Rtl5530 to carry out research on Estimating Ghana's Tax Capacity and Effort.
Co-Investigator
January 2016 - December 2017
Peprah, J. A., Obeng, C.K., & Bosompem, M. (2014 – 2015). Consultancy Services for the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, Ghana for Experimental Enhanced Financial Literacy Training for Women Groups and Farmer Based Organisations under RAFIP (Re
Co-Investigator
January 2014 - December 2015
Bhasin, V.K., & Obeng, C.K. (2010-2011). The Effects of Socioeconomic Status and Health Insurance on the Demand for Prenatal and Postnatal Health Care in Ghana, AERC Collaborative Research Project, AERC Collaborative Research Grant.
Co-Investigator
January 2010 - December 2011
Publications 56 works
2026
Camara Kwasi Obeng, Michael Tutu Boadu, Khodabux B. Nabiihah
Palgrave Studies in Maritime Economics · Book-chapter · Source: OpenAlex
Camara Kwasi Obeng, Michael Tutu Boadu, Alhassan Abdul‐Wakeel Karakara
Palgrave Studies in Maritime Economics · Book-chapter · Source: OpenAlex
Michael Tutu Boadu, Camara Kwasi Obeng
Cleaner and Responsible Consumption · Article · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID
2025
Emmanuel Y. Gbolonyo, Camara Kwasi Obeng, Jacob Nunoo, Mark Kojo Armah
Energy Efficiency · Article · 8 citations · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID
Alhassan Abdul‐Wakeel Karakara, Camara Kwasi Obeng, Mark Kojo Armah, Jacob Nunoo
Cogent Economics & Finance · Article · 3 citations · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID
2024
Felix Amoaning, Camara Kwasi Obeng, William Godfred Cantah
Research in Globalization · Article · 19 citations · Source: OpenAlex
Clement Oteng, Camara Kwasi Obeng, Pius Gamette
Research in Globalization · Article · 6 citations · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID
Clement Oteng, Pius Gamette, James Atta Peprah, Camara Kwasi Obeng
Social Sciences & Humanities Open · Article · 4 citations · Source: OpenAlex
James Dickson Fiagborlo, Godwin Kofi Vondolia, Camara Kwasi Obeng
SN Social Sciences · Article · 1 citation · Source: OpenAlex
2023
Camara Kwasi Obeng, Michael Tutu Boadu, Ewura‐Adwoa Ewusie
Research in Globalization · Article · 11 citations · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID
James Dickson Fiagborlo, Camara Kwasi Obeng, Godwin Kofi Vondolia
Heliyon · Article · 4 citations · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID
Isaac K. Ofori, Camara Kwasi Obeng
Palgrave Macmillan studies in banking and financial institutions · Book-chapter · 2 citations · Source: OpenAlex
Isaac Appiah‐Otoo, Xudong Chen, Na Song, Camara Kwasi Obeng
Journal of Information Economics · Article · 1 citation · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID
James Dickson Fiagborlo, Camara Kwasi Obeng, Godwin Kofi Vondolia
Energy Efficiency · Article · 1 citation · Source: OpenAlex
Felix Amoaning, Camara Kwasi Obeng, William Godfred Cantah, Godwin Kofi Vondolia
Research Square · Preprint · Source: OpenAlex
Raymond Elikplim Kofinti, Joshua Sebu, William Godfred Cantah, Ralph Essem Nordjo et al.
Research Square · Preprint · Source: OpenAlex
2022
Isaac Appiah‐Otoo, Alex O. Acheampong, Na Song, Camara Kwasi Obeng et al.
International Economic Journal · Article · 24 citations · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID
James Atta Peprah, Francis Kwaw Andoh, Eric Atsu Avorkpo, Kwabena Nkansah Dafor et al.
SAGE Open · Article · 15 citations · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID
Camara Kwasi Obeng, Siaw Frimpong, Gilbert K. Amoako, Samuel Kwaku Agyei et al.
Journal of Mathematics · Article · 14 citations · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID
Isaac K. Ofori, Camara Kwasi Obeng, Simplice Asongu
Journal of the Knowledge Economy · Book-chapter · 10 citations · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID
Isaac K. Ofori, Camara Kwasi Obeng, Peter Yeltulme Mwinlaaru
Book-chapter · 9 citations · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID
Prince Teye-Gaga, Camara Kwasi Obeng, Benedict Afful, Michael Tutu Boadu
Heliyon · Article · 6 citations · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID
Josephine Baako-Amponsah, Samuel Kobina Annim, Camara Kwasi Obeng
The International Trade Journal · Article · 6 citations · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID
Camara Kwasi Obeng, Peter Yeltulme Mwinlaaru, Isaac K. Ofori
Book-chapter · 4 citations · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID
Isaac K. Ofori, Camara Kwasi Obeng, Simplice Asongu
Research Square · Preprint · 2 citations · Source: OpenAlex
2021
Michael Tutu Boadu, Camara Kwasi Obeng, Isaac Dasmani, William Gabriel Brafu‐Insaidoo
African Development Review · Article · 11 citations · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID
2020
William Gabriel Brafu Insaidoo, Camara Kwasi Obeng
RePEc: Research Papers in Economics · Preprint · 4 citations · Source: OpenAlex
William Gabriel Brafu Insaidoo, Camara Kwasi Obeng
RePEc: Research Papers in Economics · Preprint · Source: OpenAlex
2019
William Gabriel Brafu‐Insaidoo, Camara Kwasi Obeng, Ewura Adwoa Ewusie
Financial Statistical Journal · Article · Source: OpenAlex
2018
Isaac K. Ofori, Camara Kwasi Obeng, Mark Kojo Armah, Mariam Camarero
Cogent Economics & Finance · Article · 33 citations · Source: OpenAlex
Camara Kwasi Obeng, Christian Nsiah
Cogent Economics & Finance · Article · 15 citations · Source: OpenAlex
Abdallah Abdul-Mumuni, Bhasin K. Vijay, Camara Kwasi Obeng
Development Southern Africa · Article · 12 citations · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID
William Gabriel Brafu‐Insaidoo, Camara Kwasi Obeng, Ewura Adwoa Ewusie
Financial Statistical Journal · Article · Source: OpenAlex
2017
Camara Kwasi Obeng
Journal of Business and Enterprise Development (JOBED) · Article · 4 citations · Source: OpenAlex
Camara Kwasi Obeng
Journal of Business and Enterprise Development (JOBED) · Article · 3 citations · Source: OpenAlex
William Godfred Cantah, Camara Kwasi Obeng, William Gabriel Brafu‐Insaidoo
Journal of Economic & Financial Studies · Article · 2 citations · Source: OpenAlex
Journal article · Source: ORCID
Journal article · Source: ORCID
Ferdinand Ahiakpor, William Gabriel Brafu‐Insaidoo, Camara Kwasi Obeng, Emmanuel Agyapong Wiafe
Oguaa Journal of Social Sciences · Article · Source: OpenAlex
Camara Kwasi Obeng
Munich Personal RePEc Archive (Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich) · Other · Source: OpenAlex
2016
Augustine Kwadwo Yeboah, Camara Kwasi Obeng
Munich Personal RePEc Archive (Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich) · Report · 1 citation · Source: OpenAlex
Camara Kwasi Obeng
Munich Personal RePEc Archive (Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich) · Report · Source: OpenAlex
Camara Kwasi Obeng
Munich Personal RePEc Archive (Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich) · Report · Source: OpenAlex
2015
Camara Kwasi Obeng
UDS International Journal of Development · Article · Source: OpenAlex
2014
Camara Kwasi Obeng
Munich Personal RePEc Archive (Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich) · Report · 10 citations · Source: OpenAlex
Camara Kwasi Obeng
Munich Personal RePEc Archive (Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich) · Report · Source: OpenAlex
2013
Camara Kwasi Obeng, Vijay K. Bhasin
RePEc: Research Papers in Economics · Preprint · Source: OpenAlex
2012
William Gabriel Brafu‐Insaidoo, Camara Kwasi Obeng
American Journal of Economics · Article · 6 citations · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID
Vijay K. Bhasin, Camara Kwasi Obeng
Article · Source: OpenAlex
2011
Camara Kwasi Obeng, William Gabriel Brafu‐Insaidoo, Ferdinand Ahiakpor
African Journal of Economic and Management Studies · Article · 3 citations · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID
2008
Willi am Gabriel Brafu-Insaidoo, Camara Kwasi Obeng
RePEc: Research Papers in Economics · Preprint · 13 citations · Source: OpenAlex
2007
Vijay K. Bhasin, Camara Kwasi Obeng
Article · 1 citation · Source: OpenAlex
Vijay K. Bhasin, Camara Kwasi Obeng
The IUP Journal of Applied Economics · Article · Source: OpenAlex
William Gabriel Brafu‐Insaidoo, Camara Kwasi Obeng
Article · Source: OpenAlex
2006
Peter Quartey, Patricia Woedem Aidam, Camara Kwasi Obeng
RePEc: Research Papers in Economics · Preprint · 8 citations · Source: OpenAlex
Vijay K. Bhasin, Camara Kwasi Obeng
The IUP Journal of Applied Economics · Article · 6 citations · Source: OpenAlex
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