Denise Konan

Denise Konan serves as Dean of the College of Social Sciences and Professor of Economics at the University of Hawaii. Her research examines international trade patterns, services liberalization, regional economic integration, and energy economics using computable general equilibrium modeling.

Educational background:

• Ph.D. in Economics from University of Colorado at Boulder (1993)
• M.A. in Economics from University of Colorado at Boulder (1991)
• B.A. in Economics from Goshen College (1988)

Dr. Konan's work frequently addresses economic development in the MENA region and energy transitions in Pacific Island contexts.