Profile

I am a teacher and economic researcher with an interest in international financial flows, particularly the ramifications of foreign aid and foreign direct investment inflows into Africa. My research articles have been published in the Journal of International Development, Africa Spectrum, and the Journal of African Business. My write-ups have been featured in reputable blogs, including the London School of Economics (LSE) blog.

I am keenly interested in collaborating with other scholars to undertake research projects that unearth new or improved insights about international financial flows.

Interests
  • International Economics
  • Development Economics
  • Applied Microeconomics
Education

  • Ph.D. in Economics, 2019 - 2022

    Zhongnan University of Economics and Law, China

  • M.A. in Management Economics, 2017 - 2019

    Xiamen University, China

  • B.Ed. in Economics and Geography, 2012 - 2016

    University of Cape Coast, Ghana

Recent Posts

Academic Research Training
I will be facilitating a session on managing references using Mendeley.
Last updated on Nov 7, 2024 1 min read
Academic Research Workshop
Upcoming research workshop
Last updated on Nov 7, 2024 1 min read
China’s Role in African Infrastructure Development through FOCAC
In the realm of global geopolitics and economic development, the relationship between China and Africa has emerged as one of the most dynamic and consequential of the 21st century. Central to this relationship is the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), a platform established in 2000 that has become the cornerstone of Sino-African relations.
Jul 13, 2024 7 min read
Research Masterclass
I will be facilitating a research masterclass on using Mendeley and Zotero. Find the details in the attached flyer.
Last updated on Feb 23, 2024 1 min read
Research Workshop
I will be facilitating a research workshop on using Zotero to manage literature and citations. Attendance is open to all. Find the details in the attached poster. You can watch the recording here: https://youtu.
Last updated on Mar 19, 2024 1 min read
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Recent Publications

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Philip Akrofi Atitianti, Samuel Kofi Asiamah, Benedict Arthur, John Archison Duku (2024). Does Aid Improve Local Wealth? Micro-Level Evidence from Africa. Journal of International Development.

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Philip Akrofi Atitianti, Samuel Kofi Asiamah (2023). Chinese foreign direct investment and business start-ups in Africa. African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development.

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Philip Akrofi Atitianti, Samuel Kofi Asiamah (2023). Aid and Governance: Impact of Chinese Aid on the Evaluation of Government Performance in Sub-Saharan Africa. Africa Spectrum.

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Philip Akrofi Atitianti (2022). The Impact of Chinese Aid on Political Trust. JID.

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Edwin Teye Sosi, Philip Akrofi Atitianti (2021). How Constraining Are Electricity Fluctuations to Ghanaian Firms’ Performance?. SNBE.

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Philip Akrofi Atitianti, Qian Dai (2021). Does Chinese Foreign Direct Investment Improve the Welfare of Africans?. JAB.

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Philip Akrofi Atitianti, James Chukwubudom Chikelu (2021). Corruption and firm growth: evidence from Nigeria. SNBE.

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