Luke Okafor
Associate Professor, Faculty of Social Sciences
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Biography
Okafor Luke Emeka is an Associate Professor at the University of Nottingham, Malaysia Campus (UNMC). He received his Ph.D. in Economics from Monash University, Australia in 2015. Prior to joining UNMC, he has worked at Monash University, Australia, State Street Bank, Poland, Institute of Ecumenical Education, Nigeria and African Thinkers Community of Inquiry College of Education, Nigeria.
Teaching Summary
Luke teaches Quantitative Economics I, Introduction to Macroeconomics, International Trade and Advanced International Trade Theory at UNMC. He also had experience teaching Economics of International… read more
Research Summary
Luke Okafor's research interests include international economics, tourism economics, industrial organization, energy-climate-health nexus, and development process with a specific focus on how firms,… read more
Luke teaches Quantitative Economics I, Introduction to Macroeconomics, International Trade and Advanced International Trade Theory at UNMC. He also had experience teaching Economics of International Trade, Macroeconomics and Monetary Policy, Consumer Economics and Introductory Macroeconomics at Monash University, Australia.
Current Research
Luke Okafor's research interests include international economics, tourism economics, industrial organization, energy-climate-health nexus, and development process with a specific focus on how firms, industries, and economies respond to globalization and shocks.
Past Research
Luke Okafor's research focuses on the interplay between trade and international technology transfers, trade and finance, international trade, innovation and productivity, economic growth and development, education and economic growth, and international activities of firms. His research examines the effect of financial constraints on exporting behaviour, while investigating the role of financial development in the underlying relationship. Another study analyzes the effect of higher participation in international activities on productivity, while examining if the level of financial development of a country plays a role in the underlying relationship.