Franklin Maduko

Franklin Maduko is a Lecturer in Economics at Ulster University Business School, specifically within the Department of Accounting, Finance & Economics at the Belfast campus. Previously, he served as a lecturer at the University of Exeter Business School and held a Postdoctoral fellowship at Central European University.

Education:

• PhD in Three Essays in International Trade from Central European University (awarded December 18, 2018)
• Master's in The Impact of Unconventional Monetary Policy in the UK from Universite Catholique de Louvain (awarded September 6, 2013)
• Bachelor's degree from Federal University of Technology, Owerri (awarded February 12, 2009)

Dr. Maduko's research focuses on international economics, firm-level dynamics and productivity, and private sector development. He employs empirical methods and theoretical models to address significant economic questions. His research fingerprint reveals expertise in labor standards, import restrictions, productivity change, yield curves, liquidity constraints, layoffs, and micro business analysis. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to economic development and prosperity.

His publication trends show consistent research output with articles in 2020, 2021, and 2023 across multiple disciplines including international economics, business studies, public health economics, and labor policy. His work frequently examines the intersection of economic policy, international trade, and business dynamics, with several publications addressing the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Teaching:

• Corporate finance
• Industrial organization
• Microeconomics