Register of Economists Category - Conferences & Public Speaking

Economic Consultant | International Business, Finance, Investment, and Marketing Expert | Advocate for Equality and Education\\r\\n\\r\\nAkwasi is a highly accomplished economic consultant with extensive expertise in international business, finance, investment, and marketing. With a career spanning over 12 years, Akwasi Boah-Sarfo has been instrumental in providing strategic economic insights and solutions to a diverse range of clients, from multinational corporations to emerging startups.\\r\\n\\r\\nProfessional Expertise:\\r\\n\\r\\nInternational Business: Leveraging a profound understanding of global markets, Akwasi, assists clients in navigating complex international trade regulations, identifying lucrative opportunities, and mitigating risks to optimize their global operations.\\r\\nFinance and Investment: With a robust background in financial analysis, portfolio management, and investment strategies, Akwasi provides clients with actionable advice to enhance their financial performance and achieve long-term growth.\\r\\nMarketing: Combining economic theory with practical marketing strategies, Akwasi helps businesses effectively position their products and services in the market, driving growth and profitability.\\r\\nAdvocate for Equality and Education:\\r\\nHe is passionately committed to promoting equality and education. As an advocate for inclusive economic policies and educational initiatives, Akwasi believes in empowering individuals and communities through access to quality education and economic opportunities.\\r\\n\\r\\nTeaching and Learning Economics:\\r\\nA dedicated educator, Akwasi Boah-Sarfo actively engages in teaching and mentoring students in economics. By fostering a deep understanding of economic principles and their real-world applications, Akwasi aims to inspire the next generation of economists and business leaders.\\r\\n\\r\\nStudent Well-Being and Career Guidance:\\r\\nUnderstanding the pivotal role of well-being in academic and professional success, Akwasi prioritizes student welfare and career guidance. Through personalized mentoring and support, Akwasi helps students navigate their academic journeys and prepare for successful careers in economics and related fields.\\r\\n\\r\\nAnalytical Skills: Exceptional ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, and provide insightful economic forecasts.\\r\\nCritical Thinking: Strong critical thinking skills are needed to evaluate economic policies and their impact on various stakeholders.\\r\\nCommunication: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to convey complex economic concepts in an accessible manner.\\r\\nProblem-Solving: Proficient in developing innovative solutions to economic challenges and providing strategic recommendations.\\r\\nEthical Judgment: Commitment to ethical standards and integrity in all professional activities.\\r\\nAdaptability: Ability to adapt to dynamic economic environments and evolving market conditions.\\r\\nCollaboration: Effective collaborator with the capability to work with diverse teams and stakeholders to achieve common goals.\\r\\nAkwasi Boah-Sarfo holds two masters degrees in education and economics from Soka University, Japan, and has completed advanced studies in marketing, finance, and international business. He continues to contribute to the field through ongoing research, publications, and participation in international economic forums.

An economic and financial analyst with expertise in capital allocation, credit risk analysis and strategic planning.  Keith has over thirty-five years experience in his areas of expertise, acquired in a range of senior roles for major banks in Australia and the Asia Pacific, with experience in both the public and private sectors.Keith’s credit risk skills, knowledge and experience cover the spectrum of credit risk issues including:

Professor Alan Duncan is Director of the Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre (BCEC) and a John Curtin Distinguished Professor at Curtin University. Prior to taking on the role of BCEC Director, Alan was Director of the National Centre for Social and Economic Modelling (NATSEM) and before that, Head of the University of Nottingham School of Economics. Alan’s research is motivated by a passion to influence public debates on economic and social issues through rigorous, evidence-based research. He ranks among the top 5% of economists worldwide, having published widely in both academic and policy outlets of the highest international reputation on topics covering labour and workforce issues, gender equity, economic evaluation, public policy, childcare, housing, migration, poverty and wellbeing. Alan completed a DPhil in Economics at the University of York. He has served on senior advisory panels and boards for government and public sector organisations in Australia, the United Kingdom, Europe and the US, and has given evidence at numerous Federal Senate Committee inquiries, advising on areas including tax policy, pensions, labour markets and household welfare. He has served as instructor to World Bank country experts on policy evaluation, and was recently invited by the International Monetary Fund to serve as a Mission Expert to the People’s Republic of China Technical Assistance mission on tax reform and employment incentives. Alan was awarded the prestigious Frisch Medal of the Econometric Society in 2000 for the best paper to be published in the world-leading journal, Econometrica. He was appointed John Curtin Distinguished Professor at Curtin University in 2020 in recognition of his research scholarship and sustained contribution to Curtin and the wider community.