MIchael Kofi Hanson

MIchael Kofi Hanson

MICHAEL KOFI HANSON
PhD Candidate in Development Economics, University of Ghana; Africa Hub Visiting PhD Fellow
University of Warwick

Development Economics · Public Finance · Fiscal Decentralisation · State Effectiveness

I am a Development Economist and PhD Candidate in Development Economics at the University of Ghana, currently an Africa Hub Visiting PhD Fellow at the University of Warwick. My research lies at the intersection of public finance, fiscal decentralisation, state effectiveness and applied development economics.

My current doctoral research examines how fiscal transfers, local government incentives, population dynamics and taxpayer behaviour shape local fiscal capacity, public service delivery and state effectiveness in Ghana. I am particularly interested in understanding how institutions and public finance systems can strengthen government effectiveness and citizen–state relationships.

Beyond my doctoral research, my broader interests include monetary economics, structural transformation and labour, health economics, financial inclusion and applied microeconomics. My work combines applied econometrics, policy analysis and data-driven approaches to address development and public-policy questions.

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Current Positions and Affiliations

PhD Candidate Department of Economics

Africa Hub Visiting PhD Fellow (2026–2027)

Non-Resident Fellow: Monetary Policy (2026– Present)

PhD Student Fellow: Fiscal Decentralisation & State Effectiveness (Oct. 2025–Marc. 2026)

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