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Mr. Teju Bellete

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Biography

I am a dedicated economist with a comprehensive academic foundation from Jimma University, Ethiopia. I earned my Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics, which provided me with a robust grounding in microeconomic and macroeconomic theories, as well as quantitative methods. Building on this foundation, I pursued advanced specialized studies and conferred my Master of Science (MSc) in Development Economics in July 2023. My graduate education culminated in a thesis titled "The Impact of Privatization on Economic Growth of Ethiopia," where I utilized advanced econometric instruments including the Granger causality test, Johansen co-integration approach, and the Vector Error Correction Model (VECM) to analyze macroeconomic data from 1994 to 2021. This academic journey has equipped me with the analytical rigor necessary to evaluate complex structural reforms and their long-term implications for national development.

Research Focus

My research interest is centered on the intersection of structural economic transformation
fiscal policy
and agricultural productivity in emerging economies. Specifically
my interests are categorized into the following scientific domains: Structural Macroeconomic Reform: I investigate the causal relationships between privatization
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
and GDP growth. My work focuses on how transitioning state-owned enterprises to the private sector serves as a catalyst for long-run economic expansion. Agricultural Economics and Technology Adoption: I am deeply committed to studying the drivers of rural development
specifically through my research on the "Challenges and Opportunities in the Adoption of Modern Agricultural Inputs in Gimbo woreda." This involves analyzing the socio-economic barriers such as credit access and market infrastructure that influence the uptake of high-yield technologies among smallholder farmers. Public Sector Economics: My interests include the study of Public Finance
where I examine government revenue systems
the efficiency of developmental versus non-developmental expenditure
and the role of fiscal policy in achieving macroeconomic stability. Applied Econometrics: I have a professional interest in the application of time-series modeling (ADF
PP tests
and VECM) to provide evidence-based solutions for policy challenges within the Ethiopian economy.

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