Sosu, Ebenezer

Ebenezer Sosu is currently a research intern at UNU-CRIS. He graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Ghana, where he was honored as the valedictorian of the Economics class of 2021. During his time at KNUST, Ebenezer also gained valuable experience as a Research and Teaching Assistant in the Department of Economics, where he contributed to projects aimed at fostering development and alleviating poverty. His academic journey, coupled with his dedication to research, has equipped him with both the theoretical foundation and empirical methodologies essential for conducting impactful research in development economics.

Ebenezer’s research interests include international development, poverty alleviation, and economic growth. With a strong grounding in economic theory and research, he is dedicated to advancing the research community at UNU-CRIS, contributing meaningful insights to the field, and furthering the institute's mission.

At UNU-CRIS, Ebenezer is working under the supervision of Samuel Standaert within the RIKS Cluster. His research focuses on analyzing the impact of colonization on contemporary international interactions (trade). This project involves the meticulous preparation and analysis of a comprehensive dataset detailing the colonial histories of countries, tracking their colonial dependencies, and documenting their paths to independence. The resulting dataset will serve as the foundation for a gravity analysis of international trade, offering deeper insights into the ways historical colonial relationships continue to shape contemporary economic interactions. This work aims to contribute to a nuanced understanding of global dynamics and inform policy discussions on economic development.