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Kwabena Kesse is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Finance at the University of Colorado Denver’s CU Denver Business School. He joined in 2021 from the University of South Dakota. His research focuses on empirical asset pricing, behavioral finance, emerging markets, and political risk analysis. He holds a Ph.D. in Finance from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, an M.A. in Actuarial Science from Ball State University, and prior experience as an Actuarial Analyst and Policy Analyst.
Education:
- Ph.D. (Finance), University of North Carolina at Charlotte
- M.A. (Actuarial Science), Ball State University
His research explores topics like CEO non-cognitive traits, SME growth in emerging markets, and sovereign risk impacts on FX markets. He publishes in top journals including Journal of Financial Research and International Business Review. His work bridges finance theory with real-world applications in global markets.
Research Trends: Recent articles analyze political stability’s role in global markets, entrepreneurship in Africa, and FDI inflow metrics. His work frequently intersects political risk quantification and cross-border investment dynamics.
Awards:
- 2023 CIBER Faculty Research Grant
- 2023 CIBER Pedagogy Grant
- SOA/CAS and IABA scholarships (2008-2010)
Advising & Grants: He actively reviews for journals like Journal of International Financial Markets and focuses on pedagogy grants. Prior to academia, he worked in actuarial analysis and Ghanaian policy roles, contributing to his interdisciplinary perspective.
Labs/Teams: Engaged in collaborative research networks on emerging markets and geopolitical finance issues.
