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Dr. Ahmed Kamara is an Associate Professor of Economics at the College of Business, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC), where he has served since 2018. His research focuses on macroeconomics, monetary policy, fiscal policy, and the economic implications of informal sectors. Prior to TAMU-CC, he was a Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of Massachusetts - Boston.
Education:
- PhD in Economics, Texas Tech University (2017)
- MA in Economics, Georgia State University (2010)
- BS in Agricultural Economics, University for Development Studies (Ghana, 2003)
Research Interests:
- Analysis of fiscal and monetary policy effectiveness
- Impact of financial frictions and informal sectors on macroeconomic outcomes
- Nominal GDP targeting frameworks and policy coordination
- Household behavior and structural economic factors
Publications: Dr. Kamara's recent work explores government spending multipliers, inflation targeting welfare effects, and the environmental impacts of large infrastructure projects like the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam. His research combines conventional and unconventional methods to address policy-relevant questions in macroeconomics and development economics.
Professional Background: Before academia, Dr. Kamara worked in government and private sectors in Ghana, providing practical insights into his research on economic policy and development challenges.
