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Title
Dr.
Firstname
Botswiri O.
Middlename
Oupa
Lastname
Tsheko
Position
Senior Lecturer
Department
Office
Block230/215
Phone
3555400
Professional Qualifications
Institution
[ Date from - Date to ] Degree(s) or Diploma(s) obtained:
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD, UK
1998-2002 PHD In International Trade and Policy Analysis,
University of Manitoba, Canada (1992-1994)
M.A. International Trade and Finance
University of Botswana, (1987-1991)
B.A Economics
Brief Biography
Botswiri Oupa Tsheko has served (for 25 years) as both Researcher and consultant on regional economic integration. I have made significant contributions to the Macroeconomic Policy of the SADC Region. As a Macroeconomist and Trade Policy analyst in particular, he has developed a Regional CGE model for SADC to conduct quantitative policy analysis on different economic sectors in the region.
Teaching Areas
ECO 221: Intermediate Microeconomics for Non-Majors
ECO112: Basic Macroeconomics
ECO 222: Intermediate Macroeconomics for Non-Majors
ECO 421: INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Research Areas
Computable General Equlibrium Modelling,
International Trade Theory and Policy Issues,
Public Policy Analysis, Macroeconomic Policy Analysis,
International Finance.
Postgraduate Supervision Areas
SUSTAINING ECONOMIC GROWTH IN BOTSWANA IN THE FACE OF PERSISTENT BUDGET DEFICITS
MONETARY POLICY TO BALANCE OF PAYMENTS
TRADE OPENNESS AND FINANCIAL DEVELOPMENT
CGE TRADE POLICY ANALYSIS
FDI AND ECONOMIC GROWTH NEXUS IN SADC: DOES NATURAL RESOURCE ENDOWMENT MATTER?
Selected Publications
Tsheko, B.O and Scott McDonald (2015) Impact Assessment of the SADC FTA on SACU Member States: A CGE Analysis. Vol1 No:1, 2015: 1-27.(My contribution is 50%)
Tsheko, B.O. (2020) Can Cash Transfer Promote Rural Economy? A CGE Analysis of the Botswana Economy- Under Review
Tsheko, B.O. (2020) Is Botswana a Corporate Welfare State: The Impact on Poverty, Growth, and Income Distribution in Botswana