Dr. Tolina Fufa

Associate Professor

Education

• Ph.D. Economics, Oklahoma State University
• M.A. Global Human Studies, Osaka University, Japan
• M.Sc. Economics, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
• B.A. Economics, Mekelle University, Ethiopia

Courses Taught

• Principles of Macroeconomics
• Principles of Microeconomics
• Intermediate Macroeconomics (Macroeconomic Theory)
• International Economics
• Macroeconomics for Business Managers (MBA)
• Data Analytics and Decision Modeling (MBA)

Academic Interests

• International Macroeconomics
• Financial development and economic growth
• Macro aspects of development economics
• Empirical macro econometrics

Scholarly Activity

• Referred Journal Articles

  • Fufa, T. (2021). Aid, institutions, and economic growth: Evidence from convergence clubs. International Journal of Applied Economics, 18(2), 22-43.
  • Fufa, T., Abington, C., & Wanorie, T. (2019). Remittance inflows and economic growth: The case of developing countries. Journal of Applied Economics and Business, 7(2), 38-53.
  • Fufa, T., & Kim, J. (2018). Financial development, economic growth, and convergence clubs. Applied Economics, 50(60), 6512-6528.
  • Fufa, T., & Kim, J. (2018). Stock markets, banks, and economic growth: Evidence from more homogeneous panels. Research in International Business and Finance, 44, 504-517.

Student Group Advisement

• Northwest Chapter Advisor for Omicron Delta Epsilon

Other Professional Experiences

• Member in American Economic Association (AEA)
• Midwest Economic Association (MEA)
• Southern Economic Association (SEA)
• Ethiopian Economic Association (EEA)