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Biography
Dr. Cephas B. Naanwaab is an applied economist with research expertise in economic development, international economics, and economic inequality. His research also focuses on regional economic development issues such as housing affordability and applied economic impact analysis. Dr. Naanwaab is a co-author of the North Carolina A&T State University's economic impact study -- the recent iteration of which revealed the university contributes $2.4 billion annually to the state's economy.
He is a frequent contributor to local media, offering expert insights on pressing economic topics relevant to the Piedmont Triad and the broader North Carolina community. His consulting portfolio includes economic impact analyses for organizations such as Nestlé Purina, Triad Goodwill Industries, and the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce.
Education/Academic qualification
Applied Economics, Ph.D., Auburn University
… → 2011
Economics, M.S., Auburn University
… → 2009
Agricultural Economics, BS, N/A, University for Development Studies
… → 2003
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Do Opportunity Zones Spur Entrepreneurship? An Econometric Analysis of Firm Formation and Growth under the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
Snarr, H. W. & Naanwaab, C., 2025, (Accepted/In press).Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Effects of Property Taxes and Insurance on Homeownership and Housing Cost Burdens: A Longitudinal Analysis
Naanwaab, C. & Snarr, H. W., 2025, (Accepted/In press).Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Re-examining the predictors of housing insecurity in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic
Naanwaab, C., 2024, (Accepted/In press).Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Sovereign Credit Ratings: A Friend or Foe to Financial Development of African Countries?
Naanwaab, C., 2024, In: International Journal of Finance and Economics.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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RURAL–URBAN DIFFERENCES IN SUBJECTIVE WELL-BEING FOR SOUTH AFRICA: STATIC AND DYNAMIC APPROACHES
Biyase, M. & Naanwaab, C., Mar 1 2023, In: Journal of Economic Development. 48, 1Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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