Career Summary
Biography
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy in Economics, University of Newcastle
- Bachelor of Arts (Economics), Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology
- Economics, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology
Keywords
- Applied Econometrics
- Business Statistics
- Development Economics
- Digital Economy
- Energy Economics
- Financial Inclusion
- Institutional Economics
- International Trade and Finance
- Macroeconomics
- Monetary Economics
- Sustainable Development
Languages
- English (Fluent)
- Akan (Mother)
Fields of Research
| Code | Description | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 380110 | International economics | 30 |
| 380199 | Applied economics not elsewhere classified | 30 |
| 380202 | Econometric and statistical methods | 40 |
Professional Experience
UON Appointment
| Title | Organisation / Department |
|---|---|
| Casual Academic | University of Newcastle Newcastle Business School Australia |
Academic appointment
| Dates | Title | Organisation / Department |
|---|---|---|
| 1/7/2019 - 31/8/2019 | Casual Research Assistant | Newcastle Business School | University of Newcastle Australia |
| 1/1/2018 - 31/12/2018 | Casual Academic | Newcastle Business School | University of Newcastle Australia |
| 1/10/2015 - 31/10/2016 | Research Assistant | Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Ghana |
| 3/8/2015 - 31/3/2017 | Thesis Supervisor | Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Ghana |
| 1/9/2014 - 29/5/2015 | Graduate Research Assistant | Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Ghana |
| 3/9/2012 - 30/9/2013 | Teaching and Research Assistant | Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Ghana |
Teaching appointment
| Dates | Title | Organisation / Department |
|---|---|---|
| 8/7/2019 - | Casual Academic | King's Own Institute Australia |
Awards
Research Award
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2020 |
HDR Excellence Award: Best Journal Article Newcastle Business School | University of Newcastle |
Scholarship
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2016 |
UNIPRS (Tuition Fees) University of Newcastle |
| 2016 |
UNRS Central Scholarship The University of Newcastle |
Manuscript Reviews
| Year | Title | Publication Type | Publisher | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Reviewer (The Journal of International Development) | Refereed Article in a Scholarly Journal (HERDC) | Wiley | The Journal of International Development |
| 2020 | Reviewer (Econometrics) | Refereed Article in a Scholarly Journal (HERDC) | MDPI | Econometrics |
| 2019 | Reviewer (African Development Review) | Refereed Article in a Scholarly Journal (HERDC) | Wiley | African Development Review |
| 2019 | Reviewer (Economic Change and Restructuring) | Refereed Article in a Scholarly Journal (HERDC) | Springer | Economic Change and Restructuring |
| 2018 | Editor / Reviewer (Sage Open) | Refereed Article in a Scholarly Journal (HERDC) | SAGE | Sage Open |
Teaching
| Code | Course | Role | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| STAT1060 |
Business Decision Making Newcastle Business School | University of Newcastle |
Tutor | 1/1/2021 - 23/6/2021 |
| BUS 105 |
Business Statistics King's Own Institute |
Tutor | 8/7/2019 - 30/6/2021 |
| ECON 453 |
Econometrics I Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology |
Teaching and Research Assistant | 3/9/2012 - 30/9/2013 |
| BUS 708 |
Statistics and Data Analysis King's Own Institute |
Tutor | 9/3/2020 - 20/6/2020 |
| ECON 454 |
Econometrics II Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology |
Teaching and Research Assistant | 3/9/2012 - 30/9/2013 |
Publications
For publications that are currently unpublished or in-press, details are shown in italics.
Journal article (5 outputs)
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| 2021 |
Acheampong AO, Boateng E, Amponsah M, Dzator J, 'Revisiting the economic growth energy consumption nexus: Does globalization matter?', Energy Economics, 102 105472-105472 (2021)
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| 2021 |
Amponsah M, Agbola FW, Mahmood A, 'The impact of informality on inclusive growth in Sub-Saharan Africa: Does financial inclusion matter?', Journal of Policy Modeling, (2021) Rising poverty levels in Sub-Saharan Africa requires a better understanding of inclusive growth determinants to develop effective policy responses. Using panel data from 44 Sub-Sa... [more] Rising poverty levels in Sub-Saharan Africa requires a better understanding of inclusive growth determinants to develop effective policy responses. Using panel data from 44 Sub-Saharan African countries for the period 1990¿2018, we compute measures of inclusive growth based on gender and the rural¿urban divide. We account for endogeneity, cross-sectional dependence, and heteroscedasticity, and estimate an inclusive growth model using the instrumental variable generalized method of moments (IV-GMM) estimator. The empirical evidence indicates that the impact of informality on inclusive growth depends on the measure of informality and inclusiveness. Our results show that financial inclusion exhibits an inverted-U-shaped relationship with inclusive growth. Also, we find that the moderating role of financial inclusion in the informality¿inclusive growth nexus is mixed. Our results are robust to alternative model specifications and highlight the importance of financial inclusion and informality in influencing inclusive growth in Sub-Saharan Africa.
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| 2020 |
Acheampong AO, Amponsah M, Boateng E, 'Does financial development mitigate carbon emissions? Evidence from heterogeneous financial economies', Energy Economics, 88 104768-104768 (2020) [C1]
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| 2018 |
Baidoo ST, Boateng E, Amponsah M, 'Understanding the Determinants of Saving in Ghana: Does Financial Literacy Matter?', Journal of International Development, 30 886-903 (2018) [C1] Domestic savings remain low in Ghana despite several attempts to improve this situation. Whereas existing studies on private savings have identified several determinants, the role... [more] Domestic savings remain low in Ghana despite several attempts to improve this situation. Whereas existing studies on private savings have identified several determinants, the role of financial literacy in saving decisions has not been explored. In this paper, we build on existing studies and provide evidence supporting our hypothesis that financial literacy is key to promoting domestic saving. The study relies mainly on primary data, and the binary probit regression model is employed as the estimation technique. Our results show that improving financial literacy among Ghanaians should be incorporated into the broad policy package aimed at increasing domestic saving which is a prerequisite for investment and subsequently sustainable economic growth. Copyright © 2018 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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Conference (2 outputs)
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| 2019 |
Amponsah M, Agbola FW, Mahmood A, 'Rethinking the Poverty-Growth-Inequality Nexus: New evidence on Sub-Saharan Africa', San Francisco (2019)
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| 2018 |
Amponsah M, Agbola FW, Mahmood A, 'On the Measurement and Determinants of Inclusive Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa', Newcastle, Australia (2018)
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Dr Mary Amponsah
Position
Casual Academic
Newcastle Business School
College of Human and Social Futures
Contact Details
| mary.amponsah@newcastle.edu.au | |
| Mobile | 0411602035 |
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Office
| Room | Level 6, T22 |
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| Location | New Space , |
