Dr. Benedict Arthur
Lecturer, School of Foreign Studies and Trade, Hubei University of Automotive Technology
Dr. Benedict Arthur holds a Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Economics (Finance) from Zhongnan University of Economics and Law, China, and a First Class Honours B.Ed. in Management and Economics from the University of Cape Coast, Ghana. He is a Lecturer at Hubei University of Automotive Technology and Founder/CEO of The SEED Research Institute, Ghana.
His research focuses on foreign direct investment, sustainable development, financial inclusion, governance, and development finance. His work has appeared in journals including Heliyon, Journal of International Development, and Journal of the Knowledge Economy. He also serves as a reviewer for international journals and has presented research at conferences in Europe and Asia.
Selected Research and Publications
1. Arthur, B., Atta Sarpong, F., Nana Yeboah, E., & Abera, Y. (2026). Africa’s roadmap to 2030: Harnessing inclusive investment for a sustainable future. Environment, Development and Sustainability. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10668-026-07991-1
2. Arthur, B., Saha, M., Sarpong, F. A., & Dutta, K. D. (2024). Unlocking Africa's Potential: The Transformative Power of Foreign Direct Investment for Sustainable Development. Heliyon, 10(5). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e26507
3. Arthur, B., & Addai, B. (2022). The Dynamic Interactions of Economic Growth, Foreign Direct Investment, and Exchange Rates in Ghana. Cogent Economics & Finance, 10(1), 2148361. https://doi.org/10.1080/23322039.2022.2148361
4. Arthur, B., Afenya, M. S., Asiedu, M., & Aduku, R. (2022). The Bilateral J-Curve Between Ghana and Her Key Trading Partners. Cogent Economics & Finance, 10(1), 2048484. https://doi.org/10.1080/23322039.2022.2048484
5. Arthur, B., & Appiah-Kubi, R. (2020). Performance Improvement of Non-Governmental Organisations through Financial Management: A Case Study of Young Men's Christian Association of Ghana. Journal of Accounting, Business and Finance Research, 8(2), 58–71. https://doi.org/10.20448/2002.82.58.71
