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About
Dr. Ella Kavanagh is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Economics at Cork University Business School, University College Cork. She holds a PhD in exchange rate policy for small open economies from the University of Strathclyde and serves as Programme Director for the BA (Hons) Economics through Transformational Learning.
- PhD: University of Strathclyde (Exchange Rate Policy for Small Open Economies)
Her research focuses on macroeconomic impacts of exchange rate regimes, historical development of financial institutions in Ireland (particularly governance structures), and comparative monetary policy analysis during the Great Moderation and Financial Crisis. She also investigates transformational and integrative learning methodologies in economics education, emphasizing conditions for effective transformational learning environments.
Dr. Kavanagh's work connects with Ireland's economic history and policy frameworks, offering insights into institutional governance and pedagogical innovation in economics.

