Favour Olarewaju

Currently running my PhD program in Economics at the University of Memphis with interests in Labour, Financial and Development Economics, I have gained vast experience in econometrics, research, writing, analytical and communication skills. More so, I am an industrious and dedicated person with leadership and multi-tasking abilities driven by passion to learn, impact knowledge and contribute my quota in solving real-life problems and making a difference wherever I find myself.   

❖ Economics Pre-doctoral Research Assistant, Baum Tempers Economics Research Group, Lagos, Nigeria      10/2019 – 07/2021 

• Gathered, collated, and analysed data for research projects in economics and finance. 

• Developed introduction, literature reviews, data analysis, policy implications, proofread and edited research articles submitted to economics and finance journals such as the Journal of Structured Finance, Journal of Empirical Finance, Economic Modelling, etc. 

❖ Research Assistant,  Centre for Economic Policy and Development Research (CEPDeR), Ogun State, Nigeria    09/2018 – 02/2021

 • Wrote minutes of meetings and conferences; and structured abstracts for research papers & article writing process. 

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

• Alpha Semester 2018/19 ECN811 Advanced Microeconomic Theory, Covenant University, Tutoring.
• Omega Semester 2017/18 ECN847 Mathematical Statistics, Covenant University, Tutoring.
•  Alpha and Omega Semester 2014/15 ECN318/328 Introductory Econometrics I&II, Covenant University, Tutoring.
• Alpha and Omega Semester 2013/14 ECN215/225 Mathematics for Economists 1&II, Covenant University, Tutoring 

1. University of Memphis, Memphis TN, United States: PhD in Economics (GPA: 3.94/4.00, ~98.50%)      08/2021 – 08/2026
2.  Covenant University, Nigeria: Master of Science in Economics (GPA: 4.94/5.00 ≡ 3.95/4.00, ~98.80%)      02/2018 – 02/2020 Dissertation: Manufacturing Output, Labour and Technology in Sub-Saharan Africa.  
3. Covenant University, Nigeria: Bachelor of Science in Economics (GPA: 4.77/5.00 ≡ 3.82/4.00, ~95.40%)   09/2012 – 07/2016   Dissertation: Educational Attainment and Health Outcomes in Nigeria: A Survey from NDHS (2008 & 2013).     

Relevant Coursework: Applied Statistics, Quantitative Methods for Economics, Finance and Business, Econometric Analysis – Time Series, Cross Sectional and Panel Data Econometrics, Advanced Microeconomics, Advanced Macroeconomics and International Economics.