MR. GEORGE HUGHES

Profile:

George has extensive expertise teaching Economics at the secondary and tertiary levels as a full-time lecturer at Meridian University College, Wintec Professional Institute (ICM), Central Pre-University & Professional Institute (CPPI), and Central University for more than ten years, during which time he has taught Introduction to Economics, Principles of Economics, Economy of Ghana, Labour Economics, Mathematics for Economists, Intermediate Economics, and Advanced Economic Theory. He has an MPhil in Economics from the KNUST in Ghana.

Basic Information
Name: Mr. George Hughes
Designation: Senior Lecturer
Department: Department of Economics & Development Studies
Email: ghughes@central.edu.gh
Office Location: Room 204, Yankah Block, Miotso Campus

Academic Qualifications/Education:

  • Ph.D. Candidate, International Economics, Jiangxi University of Finance & Economics, 2025-
  • M.A. Economics [Thesis Option], KNUST, 2010
  • B.A. Economics & Geography, KNUST, 2003

Research Interests

  • Development Studies
  • Health Economics
  • Cost of Illness Studies, Institutional Economics, Gender Economics, Economic Complexity

Publications
Journal Articles:

  1. Amoah, A., Tetteh, K.C., Osei-Bonsu, Noble., Pomeyie, P., Ahiabor, G., Hughes, G., Ignanpin, K., & Ankrah, B., (2024) Determinants of household saving behaviour in Ghana. Cogent Economics & Finance 2024, Vol. 12, No. 1, 2420220 https://doi.org/10.1080/23322039.2024.2420220
  2. Barnes, B., Takyi, I., Ackora-Prah, J., Hughes, G., & Baidoo, E.S (2022). The mathematical model for marital interactions in Ghana. Scientific African Journal, published by Elsevier B.V. on behalf of African Institute of Mathematical Sciences / Next Einstein Initiative. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2022.e01449 
  3. Tetteh, J.E., Amoah, A., Ofori-Boateng, K., & Hughes, G. (2022). Stock market response to Covid-19 Pandemic: A comparative evidence from two emerging markets. Scientific African Journal, published by Elsevier B.V. on behalf of African Institute of Mathematical Sciences / Next Einstein Initiative.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2022.e01300 Vol. X, Number XX, Pp. XX
  4. Korle, K., Amoah, A., Hughes, G., Pomeyie, P., & Ahiabor, G. (2020). Investigating the role of disaggregated economic freedom measures and HDI on human development in Africa. Journal of Economic and Administrative Science, JEAS-02-2019-0017 published by Emerald Publishing Limited, Vol. 36, No. 4, Pp. 303 – 321. https://doi.org/10.1108/JEAS-02-2019-0017
  5. Amoah, A., Okantey, P. C., Hughes, G., & Fayorsey, C. (2019). Economics of bride-wealth-effect on sustainable marriage, a blessing or a curse? The contemporary Southern Ghana context. International Journal of Gender Studies in Developing Societies, Vol 3, No. 2, Pp. 180 – 195. https://doi.org/10.1504/ijgsds.2019.102187
  6. Amoah, A., Hughes, G., & Pomeyie, P. (2018). Environmental consciousness and choice of bulb for lighting in a developing country. Energy, Sustainability & Society Journal, 2018, Vol. 8, No. 1, Pp. 1 – 9. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13705-018-0159-y

Awards and Recognitions

  • Won funding from the Institute for Global Innovation (IGI – IAS Funding) with the University of Birmingham (Health Economics Unit) to undertake a Health Economics survey on the topic: Estimating the costs of Antibiotic Resistance in Ghana (Hospital Costing Exercise), from January 2023.
  • Awarded funding from the Institute for Global Innovation (IGI – IAS Funding) with the University of Birmingham (Health Economics Unit) to undertake a Health Economics survey on the topic: Estimating the costs of Antimicrobial Resistance in Ghana (A preliminary study assessing the perception of the public, health professionals and experts), from 28th January to 31st September 2022.
  • Won a collaborative grant from the Institute for Global Innovation (IGI – IAS Funding) with the University of Birmingham (Health Economics Unit) to organize a Health Economics Capacity Building Workshop between Central University (Ghana) and Birmingham University (UK), from 26th March 2020 – 8th September 2021.

Professional Memberships

  • Chartered member, Institute of Chartered Economists of Ghana (ICEG)

Courses Taught

  • Introduction to Economics – Level: UG
  • Advanced Microeconomics – Level: UG

Projects and Grants

  1. In collaboration with a colleague at the University of Birmingham University (Health Economics Unit) won funding from the Institute for Global Innovation (IGI – IAS Funding) to undertake a Health Economics survey on the topic: Estimating the costs of Antibiotic Resistance in Ghana (Hospital Costing Exercise), from January 2023.
  2. In collaboration with a colleague at the University of Birmingham University (Health Economics Unit) won funding from the Institute for Global Innovation (IGI – IAS Funding) to undertake a Health Economics survey on the topic: Estimating the costs of Antimicrobial Resistance in Ghana (A preliminary study assessing the perception of the public, health professionals and experts), from 28th January to 31st September 2022.
  3. In collaboration with the University of Birmingham (Health Economics Unit) won a grant to organize a Health Economics Capacity Building Workshop between Central University (Ghana) and Birmingham University (UK), from 26th March 2020 – 8th September 2021.

Outreach and Engagement

  • Academic Advisory Team (2020 – 2025)
  • FASS Outreach Member (2021 -2025)

Additional Roles / Responsibilities

  • Faculty & Dept Exams Officer (2022-2025),
  • Exams Committee Member (2023-2025)

Personal Website / Profile Link
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