Greg Ekpung Edame, Ph.D, FCPA; is currently a Professor of Economics at the department of Economics, and past Sub-Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, university of Calabar, Calabar-Nigeria. Born at Mfom 11 Ekajuk in Ogoja Local Government Area, Cross River State Nigeria. He holds a Doctorate degree in Economics, with specialization in Public Finance and Fiscal policy, from the University of Nigeria Nsukka, Nigeria. M.Sc (Monetary Economics), PGDE from ABU – zaria and B.Sc (Hon) Economics. Prof. Edame, also holds a Certificate in Climate Change Science and Modeling Biophysical and Economic Impacts from UNU-WIDER/AERC. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Local Government and Public Administration of Nigeria and a Member of several other professional organizations including the Nigerian Economic Society, West African Economic Society, Nigerian Economics Educators, Member Institute Purchasing and Supply, London, Member : Financial Management Association International USA, Member : International Institute of Public Finance, Member Institute of Management Specialist, UK. Member: European Centre for Research Training and Development, UK. Member: IRDI, Research and Development Network. Member, 2007 Cross River State Transition Sub-committee on Finance and Economic Development and have taught and published widely in the Field of Economics. Prof Edame is a Development Finance Economist with special interest in Public Finance & Fiscal Policy, Public Health Financing. Prof Edame has had intensive and diverse range of experience in the last 17 years of teaching, researching and publishing. His primary research interest is in the area of Climate Change and Environmental Economics, Health Economics and Finance, Macro-Economic Theory and modeling, public sector Economics, Economic Development and Financial Sector Development in Nigeria. He is the author of Macro-Economic Theory and Practice in Nigeria, Principles and Theories of Financial Management in Nigeria, Public Finance and Public Financial management in Nigeria, Public Finance, Fiscal policy and Public Financial Management which he co-authored with his Ph.D supervisor. Others include Development Economics and planning in Nigeria, Contemporary issues on international Economic Relations and Development, and Fundamentals of Public Sector Economics & Policy Issues in Nigeria. Prof Edame, have published more than Fifty (50) international and several local journal articles in reputable journals and contributed several chapters in textbooks as well as attended International conferences across the globe. Prof Edame has over 150 Google scholar citations’ from the list of his publications. Prof Edame also had won research grants from African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) a research Network based in Nairobi-Kenya for his Ph.D among others. My aim is to bring my academic and research experiences to become one of the best Nigerian Economist of our time.
Edame, G.E. & Okoiarikpo, B.O (2018) Energy Sector Reforms, Energy Pricing and Energy Supply in Nigeria: Policy Implications. A paper presented at the 11th NAEE/IAEE Annual International Conference, Theme: New Era in Global Energy Landscape: Implications for an Emerging Economy. Venue: PTDF Conference Center, Abuja: Nigeria.
Nweze, P.N. & Edame, G.E. (2018) Renewable Energy Potential in Nigeria: Achieving Energy Security for Rural Dwellers. A paper presented at the 11th NAEE/IAEE Annual International Conference, Theme: New Era in Global Energy Landscape: Implications for an Emerging Economy. Venue: PTDF Conference Center, Abuja: Nigeria.
Edame, G.E. & Okoiarikpo, B.O (2017) Energy Consumption Mix, Economic Growth and Sustainable Development in Nigeria: Policy Implications. A paper presented at the 10th NAEE/IAEE Annual International Conference, Theme: Energy, Economy and the Environment: Interplay of Technology, Economics and Public Policy. Venue: PTDF Conference Center, Abuja: Nigeria.
Nweze, P.N. & Edame, G.E. (2017) An Empirical Analysis of the Relationship between Energy Supply Failure and Nigerian Economic Growth. A paper presented at the 10th NAEE/IAEE Annual International Conference, Theme: Energy, Economy and the Environment: Interplay of Technology, Economics and Public Policy. Venue: PTDF Conference Center, Abuja: Nigeria.
Iyeli, I. I & Edame, Greg Ekpung (2017) Price Expectation and the Philips Curve Hypothesis: The Nigerian Case. International Journal of Development and Economic Sustainability. 5(4) 1-10,
Edame, G.E & Effiong, C.E (2016), Natural Resources and Challenges of Indigenous People Development: A Case of the Oil Producing Areas in Nigeria. EPRA International Journal of Economics and Business Review, 4(2), 173-183.
Nweze, P.N & G.E. Edame (2016), An Empirical investigation of Oil Revenue and Economic Growth in Nigeria. European Scientific Journal 12(25), 271-294.
Edame, G.E. & Okoiarikpo, B.O (2016) Energy Supply, Carbon Emission and Economic Growth in Nigeria. Chapter 19:316-342. A paper presented at the 9th NAEE/IAEE Annual International Conference, Theme: Energizing Emerging Economies: The Role of Natural Gas & Renewable Energy. Date: April 25-26, 2016.Venue: Sheraton Hotel, Abuja, Nigeria.
Edame, G.E. & Okoiarikpo, B.O. (2015), Fiscal Deficits and Economic Growth in Nigeria: A Chow Test Approach. International Journal of Economics and Financial Issues 5(3), 748-752.
Edame, G.E. & Okoiarikpo, B.O. (2015), Energy Consumption, Institutional Quality and the Performance of the Manufacturing Sector in Nigeria (1999-2013). International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, 5(3), 801-804.
Edame, G.E., C.C. Udude & H.I. Uwalaka (2015),The Impact of Monetary Policy on the Banking Sector in Nigeria International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management, 3 (5), 1015-1031.
Edame, G.E (2015) “Planning as an Instrument for National Development in Nigeriaâ€. Global Journal of Management and Business Research: B Economics and Commerce. 15(14)1
Edame, G.E., Udude, C.C & Bassey, S.E (2015), Rural Saving Mobilization and Economic Development in Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State-Nigeria. Journal of Challenges, 2(1), 14-29.
Aregbe, T.A. & G.E. Edame (2015) An Analysis of Government Spending and Economic Growth in Nigeria. International Journal of Development Research. 5(6).
Edame, G.E. & Okoiarikpo, B.O (2015) Energy Efficiency, Saving Behaviour and the Standard of Living of Households in Calabar, Cross River State-Nigeria. Chapter 43:713-725. A paper presented at the 8th NAEE/IAEE, Abuja, Sheraton Hotel.
Edame, G.E. & Agboro, D. (2014) The determinants of Public expenditure on educational Infrastructural Facilities and Economic Growth in Nigeria. E3 Journal of Business Management and Economics (jbme).
Edame, G.E & W. M. Fonta (2014) The Impact of Government Expenditure on Infrastructure in Nigeria: A Co-integration and Error Correction Specification. International Journal of African and Assian Studies- An Open Access International Journal (3) 50-63.
Edame, G. E., Effiong, C.E, Adaba, G. A., Uwoghiren, B. O. (2014) The Nexus between energy Pricing, investment financing and Economic Growth in Nigeria. Mediterranean Journal of social Sciences 5 (3). 215-123.
Edame, G. E (2014) “Public Infrastructure Spending and Economic Growth in Nigeria: An Error Correction Mechanism (ECM) Approachâ€. Journal of Social Economic Research (JSER), 1(7) 129-140.
Edame,G. E (2014). Trend Analysis of Public Expenditure on Infrastructure and Economic Growth in Nigeria.IJASS, 2014 , 4(4):480-491.
Edame, G. E (2014) Environmental Conservation and use of Economic Incentives to Conserve Biological Resources in Nigeria. International Journal of Sustainable Energy and Environmental Research. www.ijseer.org. 3(3) 155-163.
Edame, G.E and Okoi. W. W. (2014). The Impact of Taxation on Investment and Economic Development in Nigeria.Academic Journal of Interdisciplinary studies (AJIS) 3 (4) 209-219.
Edame, G.E., Effiong, C. E., & Eba, M. A. (2014). Agriculture, Forestry and Water Resources Management: A Panacea for Sustainable Development in Nigeria. Academic Journal of Interdisciplinary studies (AJIS) 3(4): 373-386.
Edame, G. E., Ayungbe, A. A., Lawal, M. K. & Eba, M. A. (2014). Sources of Revenue Generation in Ekajuk Clan of Ogoja Local Government Area of Cross River State-Nigeria. Asian Academic Research Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies (AARJMD) 1(23) 605-620.
Edame, G. E. (2014) “Functions of Major Agents before and After the Port Reforms in Nigeria. European Journal of Economics , Finance and Administrative Studies, (69) 98-103.
Edame, G. E., & Eyam, N. E. (2014): Determinants of non-oil exports in Nigeria: An Analysis of Manufacturing Firms 1970-2012 New Proposal AERC, Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi-Kenya.
Edame, G. E., & Eyam, N. E. (2014): Determinants of non-oil exports in Nigeria: An Analysis of Manufacturing Firms 1970-2012 New Proposal AERC, Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi-Kenya.
Edame, G.E. & Effiong, C.E (2014) A Review of Renewable Energy Resources and the Challenges of Economic Growth in Nigeria, Chapter 39: 698-722, NAEE/IAEE ,Abuja, Sheraton Hotel
Edame, G. E (2014) “Public Infrastructure Spending and Economic Growth in Nigeria: An Error Correction Mechanism (ECM) Approachâ€. Journal of Social Economic Research (JSER), 1(7) 129-140.
Edame, G.E. and Akpan, V.E. (2013). An Empirical Analysis of the Structure and Growth of Federal Government Expenditure in Nigeria. Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development. .4(15), 38-49.
Edame, G.E. and Okoro, U. (2013) The Impact of Capital Market on Economic Growth in Nigeria. Public Policy & Administration Research. 3(9)7-15.
Edame, G.E. & Nwankwo, C.O. (2013). The Interaction between Defense Spending, Debt Service Obligation and Economic Growth in Nigeria. Research Journal of Finance & Accounting. 4(13) 61-72.
Edame, G.E. and Effiong, C.E. (2013) “The Trend Analysis of Oil Revenue and Oil Export in Nigeria†IOSR-JBM. 10(3) 01-08.
Edame, G.E., Anam, B.E. and Eneji, R.O (2013) “Nigeria’s Development Objectives in Time Perspective:Issues of Structural Constraints†IOSR-JHSS,10,(6) 01-07.
25. Edame, G.E, Otu, H.B. & Adejumo, T.O. (2013). ‘’ The Effects of Tax Revenue on Economic Growth in Nigeria (1970-2011)’’ IJHSSI. 2, (6), 16-26.
Edame, G.E & Ejue, M.O. (2013). Budgeting Role, Infrastructural Development and Economic Growth in Nigeria. European Journal of Business and Social Sciences, 2(6) 1-15.
Edame, G.E. and Okoro, U. (2013). An Analysis of the Nigerian Capital Market Performance and Economic Growth in Nigeria. Journal of Poverty, Investment and Development an Open Access International Journal (1) 57-64
Edame, G.E.(2012) Global Financial Crisis & Development Drivers : A Review of the New Partnership for Africa Development (NEPAD)International Journal of Business, Humanities and Technology.2(5).160-168.
Edame, G. E. (2012). Global Financial Crisis and Financial Sector Development in Nigeria. American International Journal of Contemporary Research. 2(8) 264-272.
Edame, G.E (2012) Switching Regression Analysis of Public Expenditure on infrastructure and Economic Growth in Nigeria. MJRDP.1 (1) June, Calabar: University of Calabar Nigeria.
Edame, G.E (2011) ‘’The Economic Impact of Climate Change on Plantation Agriculture in Nigeria:’’ Implication for Enhanced Productivity. Revised Work in Progress. AERC, Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi-Kenya, May, 2011
Edame, G.E (2011) ‘’The Economic Impact of Climate Change on Plantation Agriculture in Nigeria:’’ Implication for Enhanced Productivity. Final Report. AERC, Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi-Kenya.
Edame, G.E, Anam, B.E, Fonta, W.M. & Duru, E.J.C (2011). Climate Change, Food Security and Agricultural Productivity in Africa: Issues and Policy Directions. USA, International Journal of Humanities and Social Science. 1(21): 205-223.
Edame, G.E. Fonta, W.M., Henshaw, V.E. (2011) Macroeconomic Impact of Public Expenditure on Infrastructure & Economic Growth in Nigeria. International Journal of Social Sciences .3 (1) 12-22.
Edame, G.E., Fonta, W.M., Henshaw, V.E., Anam, B.E (2011) The Impact of Public Expenditure on Infrastructure and Economic Growth in Nigeria. International Journal of Social Sciences. 3(1) 57-73.
William, M. F, Edame, G.E & Urama, N.E (2010) The economic impact of climate change on plantation agriculture in Nigeria: Implication for enhanced Productivity, New Proposal, AERC, Sarova Beach Hotel, Mombasa-Kenya, May, 2010
William, M. F, Edame, G. E & Urama, N.E (2010) The economic impact of climate change on plantation agriculture in Nigeria: Implication for enhanced Productivity, WIP, AERC, Sarova Beach Hotel, Mombasa-Kenya, December, 2010.
Edame, G.E., Fonta, W.M., Edet, E. O and Henshaw, V. E (2010) Public Expenditure, Infrastructure and Industrial Growth Drivers in Nigeria: A Vector Error Correction Specification, in Elijah Udoh, Uchechi R. Ogbuagu and Uwem Essia (eds) Industrial Development: A Catalyst for rapid economic Growth.
Edame, G. E.; Onah, F. E.; Fonta W. M., Edet, E. O and Agom, D. I. (2008) Paper Presented: Determinants of Public Expenditure on infrastructure and Economic Growth in Nigeria: A Vector Error Correction Approach A paper presented at International Conference on the Theme: Research and Sustainable Development of the Third World: Issues and Insights. Legon centre for international affairs, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra Ghana20
Onah, F.E & Edam, G.E. (2008) “Public Finance, Fiscal Policy & and Public
Financial Management in Nigeria†Calabar: Ojies Ojies Production.
H. B. Riman, G.E. Edame and J.U. Bassey (2007) Financial Structure, Bank Performance and Economic Growth in Nigeria: An Empirical Investigation. Global Journal of Social Sciences. 6(2) 151-155.
D.I Agom, A. Essien, S.O. Akpet and G. Edame (2007) Factors affecting the gross Margins of broiler enterprises in Calabar Municipality, Cross River State, Nigeria. Global Journal of Agricultural Sciences vol. 6(2) 159-161
Agom,D.I.,E.A.Etuk and G.E.Edame (2006) ‘Effect of the ban on Importation of Frozen Turkey on consumption in Calabar Metropolis,Cross River State,Nigeria†Global Journal of Agricultural Sciences 5 (1) 23-26.
Edame, G.E .(2004) Economic Impact of Higher Education and Manpower Resources Development in Nigeria, in Okon Edet Uya, Daniel Denga, John Emeh, and James Okoro (Eds) Education for Sustainable Democracy.
Edame, G. E. and Odu, E. N. (2002) “Economics of Petroleum Pricing and Environmental Pollution in the Niger Delta: its impact in the 21st Century. International Journal of Social Science and public policy Research Association (IJSSPPA). Calabar: 5( 1) 80-89
Edame, G.E (2002) “Management of Primary School Education at the Grassroots: Ogoja Local Government†in O. E. Uya and J. Okoro (eds), Local Government Administration and Grassroots Governance in Nigeria.
Edame, G.E. (2000) “ Labour Unions and Sustenance of Democracy in Nigeria†in O. E. Uya (ed), Civil Society and the Consolidation of Democracy in Nigeria.
Edame, G. E (1999) “Human Resource Development as an Indispensable Tool for Economic Growth and Development in Nigeria†in I. A. Ugbong et al (eds), An Interdisciplinary Approach to Issues and Problems in National Development in Nigeria, SASS, CRS College of Education, Akamkpa, Calabar.
Edame, G.E. (1998) Curriculum Planning Criteria in the Nigerian School System: The case of Cooperative Approachâ€. Calabar, Akamkpa Journals of Education, (2) 54-63
Edame, G. E. (1998) “The Problems of Women in Education Management Positions in Nigerian Tertiary Institution: Challenge Facing the 21st Century Women†in A. O Ehiozuwa (ed.), Etiology effect and Control of Malignancies in Nigerian Education (EEC OF MINE). Zaria.
Edame, G. E. et al (1996) “Modern Methods of Teaching Economics†in O. Ebam and M. J. Ada (eds), Instructional Methods. Calabar.
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Grant
Currency/Amount
Grantor
Date
The Determinants of Public Expenditure on Infrastructure and Economic Growth in Nigeria 1970-2006: VEC Specification
USD 7000
AERC Nairobi Kenya
2009-03-18
The Economic Impact of Climate Change on Plantation Agriculture in Nigeria:’’ Implication for Enhanced Productivity.
USD 13000
AERC Nairobi Kenya
2010-05-20
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Conference
Description
Started
Finished
Renewable Energy
Review of Renewable Energy Resources and Challenges of Economic Growth in Nigeria, NAEE/IAEE,Abuja, Sheraton Hotel
2014-04-13
2014-04-16
Future Energy Policy Options: Assessment, Formulation and Implementation
The Impact of Energy Efficiency and Saving Behaviours on Living Standards of the Residents of Calabar South and Calabar Municipal Areas of Cross River State-Nigeria, A paper presented at the 8th NAEE/IAEE, Ibadan, Nigeria
2015-04-26
2015-04-28
Energizing Emerging Economies: The Role of Natural Gas
Energy Supply, Carbon Emission and Economic Growth in Nigeria. A paper presented at the 9th NAEE/IAEE Annual International Conference Sheraton Hotel, Abuja, Nigeria.
2016-04-25
2016-04-26
Energy, Economy and the Environment: Interplay of Technology, Economics and Public Policy.
An Empirical Analysis of the Relationship between Energy Supply Failure and Nigerian Economic Growth. A paper presented at the 10th NAEE/IAEE Annual International Conference, PTDF Conference Center, Abuja: Nigeria.
2017-04-23
2017-04-26
Energy, Economy and the Environment: Interplay of Technology, Economics and Public Policy
Energy Consumption Mix, Economic Growth and Sustainable Development in Nigeria: Policy Implications. A paper presented at the 10th NAEE/IAEE Annual International Conference, PTDF Conference Center, Abuja: Nigeria
2017-04-23
2017-04-26
Energy, Economy and the Environment: Interplay of Technology, Economics and Public Policy.
Environmental Impact and Economic Growth in Developing Economies. A paper presented at the 10th NAEE/IAEE Annual International Conference, PTDF Conference Center, Abuja: Nigeria
