Boniface Yemba

Boniface Yemba is an Associate Professor at the Lewis College of Business, Marshall University, specializing in Finance, Economics, and International Business. He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Kansas (2015) and a BS from the University of Kinshasa (DRC). His research focuses on International Economics, Macroeconomics, Monetary Economics, and Applied Econometrics, with particular attention to developing economies like the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Before joining Marshall University in 2018, he taught at Clarion University of Pennsylvania and served as National Deputy Coordinator at the DRC’s Steering Committee for Poverty Reduction Strategy. His work bridges theoretical economic frameworks with practical policy analysis, emphasizing global financial systems, inflation dynamics, and development challenges.

His recent publications explore topics such as China’s monetary policy, exchange rate forecasting, and the impact of green investments on productivity in BRICS nations. Yemba’s research often integrates advanced econometric techniques like Divisia indices and VAR models to analyze macroeconomic trends and policy implications.

While no formal awards are listed, his contributions to policy-relevant research in developing economies demonstrate significant academic engagement. He is actively involved in academic service, though specific roles are not detailed.