Niclas Moneke

Niclas Moneke serves as an Associate Professor at the University of Oxford's Department of Economics and holds a Tutorial Fellowship at University College, Oxford. He completed his PhD in Economics at the London School of Economics in 2020.

Education

• PhD in Economics, London School of Economics (2020)

Research Focus

His work centers on Energy and Environmental Economics, with empirical applications in Sub-Saharan Africa—particularly Ghanaian electricity system losses—as well as Development Economics and International Trade. He integrates spatial analysis frameworks to examine urban economic dynamics and resource allocation.

Research Affiliations

• Centre for the Study of African Economies (CSAE)
• Centre for Research on Structural Transformation and Growth (CROSTAG)
• Applied Microeconomics Group
• Development Economics Group
• Environment and Resource Economics Group
• International Trade and Spatial Economics Group

Academic Engagement

As a Tutorial Fellow, he delivers instruction in Urban and Spatial Economics while mentoring undergraduate students. His impact activities include policy-focused workshops on Ghana's energy infrastructure, reflecting his commitment to translating research into regional development solutions.