Oladipo, Olajide

Curriculum Vitae

  1. Education


    Degree Institution Field Dates
    PhD  University of Birmingham, UK  Economics/International Finance  2006 
    MPhil  University of Cambridge, UK  Institutions & Development  2000 
    MS  Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria  Economics & Finance (Distinction)  1998 
    BS  Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria  Economics (Distinction)  1994 

  2. Full-Time Academic Experience


    Institution Rank Field Dates
    Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Nigeria  Lecturer  Business, Economics & Finance  1995- 1999 

  3. Part-Time Academic Experience


    Institution Rank Field Dates
    Medgar Evers College  Adjunct Assistant Professor  Business, Economics & Finance  Fall 2007 - Spring 2009 
    Adelphi University  Adjunct Assistant Professor  Business, Economics & Finance  Fall 2007 - Fall 2008 
    University of Birmingham  Lecturer  Business, Economics & Finance  2001 - 2005 

  4. Non Academic Experience


    Place of Employment Title Date
    World Bank, Washington DC  Senior Consultant (Economist)  2006 
    KPMG International  Senior Consultant (Human Capital)  2001 
    Arthur Andersen Consulting  Senior Consultant (Human Capital)  2000 
    Industrial Research Center, OAU, Nigeria  Consultant  1996 - 1999 

  5. Employment Record At This Institution

    Rank Dates
    Chair   
    Assistant Professor   

  6. Publications In Field Of Expertise

    1. Books:
    2. Papers in Professional Journals:
      1. Articles:

        Olajide Oladipo (2013). "Export Instability and Economic Growth in Nigeria: A Time Series Analysis." International Journal of Economics and Business Research. (forthcoming) October: .

        Olajide Oladipo (2013). "Oil Price Shocks and Macroeconomic Activities: Evidence from an Oil Dependent Exporting Economy." International Journal of Business and Emerging Markets. Vol. 5, No. 3, 2013 June: pp 199 - 216.

        Olajide Oladipo, Alfred Ntoko and Wayne Forrester (2013). "Sources of Inflation in Developing Countries: Evidence from Some West African Countries." Advances in Management and Applied Economics. Vol. 3, No. 2, March: pp 83 - 102.

        Olajide Oladipo (2012). "Does Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) cause long run Economic Growth? Evidence from the Latin America and the Caribbean Countries." International Economics and Economic Policy. Vol. 9, Issue 3-4, September: pp 1-14.

        Olajide Oladipo (2012). "An Analysis of Sectoral Exchange Rate Pass-through effects on a Small Open Economy using the Leontief Input–Output Technique." International Journal of Economic Policy in Emerging Economies. Vol. 5, No. 1, February: pp 47 - 65.

        Olajide Oladipo (2011). "Does Trade Liberalization Cause Long Run Economic Growth in Mexico? An Empirical Investigation." International Journal of Economics and Finance. Vol. 3, No. 3, August: pp 63 - 74.

        Olajide Oladipo (2010). "Foreign Direct Investment (FDI): Determinants and Growth Effects in a Small Open Economy." The International Journal of Business and Finance Research. Vol. 4, No. 4, December: pp 75 – 88.

        Olajide Oladipo (2010). "Does Saving Really Matter for Growth in Developing Countries? The Case of a Small Open Economy." International Business and Economic Research Journal. Vol. 9, No. 4, April: pp 87 - 94.

        Olajide Oladipo, and Belem Vasquez-Galan (2009). "The Controversy about Foreign Direct Investment as a Source of Growth for the Mexican Economy." Problemas Del Desarrolla Revista. Vol. 40, No. 158, September: pp 91 - 112.

        Olajide Oladipo, and Belem Vasquez-Galan (2009). "Have Liberalization and NAFTA had positive Impact on Mexican's Output Growth? 1980 - 2002." Journal of Applied Economics. Vol. 12, Issue 1, May: pp 159 - 180.

        Roberty Clovey, and Olajide Oladipo (2008). "The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA): A Catalyst for Improving Accounting Education?." NYSS CPA Journal. Vol. LXXIX, No. 11, December: pp 60 - 65.

        Olajide Oladipo (2007). "Exchange Rate Pass-Through: A case Study of a Small Open Economy." Global Economy Journal. Vol. 7, Issue 3, Article 4, October: pp 1 - 24.

        Olajide Oladipo (2005). "“Inflation in Nigeria: 1970 - 2001"." Indian Journal of Economics. Vol. LXXXVII, No 341 October: .

      2. Proceedings:
        1. Refereed Proceedings

          Olajide Oladipo (2012). "Sources of Inflation in Developing Countries: Evidence from some West Africa Countries." Paper accepted for presentation at the Northeast Business and Economic Association, 39th Annual Conference, Danfords Hotel and Marina, Port Jefferson, Long Island, New York, October 25 – 27, 2012. : .

          Olajide Oladipo (2012). "Oil Price Shocks and Macroeconomic Activities: Evidence from an Oil-Dependent Exporting Economy." Paper presented at the Annual Conference on Innovations in Business and Management (CIBM), Senate House, The University of London (UCL), London, February 27, 2012. : .

          Olajide Oladipo (2011). "Oil Price Shocks and Macroeconomic Activities: Evidence from an Oil-Dependent Exporting Economy." Paper presented at the Northeast Business and Economic Association, 38th Annual Conference, Sheraton Hilton Hotel, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, November 3rd-5th. : .

          Olajide Oladipo (2011). "Trade Liberalization, Economic Growth and Poverty in Nigeria: A Dynamic Microsimulation Computable General Equilibrium Model Analysis." Paper presented at the conference of the International Journal of Arts and Sciences, May 29-June 2nd, Harvard University, Massachusetts. : .

          Olajide Oladipo (2010). "Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Economic Growth in Nigeria: An Empirical Investigation." Paper presented at the Northeast Business and Economic Association, 37th Annual Conference, Hyatt Regency Hotel, Morristown, New Jersey, September 30 - October 2nd. : .

          Olajide Oladipo (2010). "Promoting Modern Irrigation Technologies and Practices for Sustainable Agricultural Production in Nigeria.." Paper presented at the Northeast Business and Economic Association, 37th Annual Conference, Hyatt Regency Hotel, Morristown, New Jersey, September 30 - October 2nd. : .

          Olajide Oladipo, P. Newman and C. Swaby (2010). "The Economic Impact of Tourism Sector to the Caribbean Countries: Evidence from Jamaica." Paper presented at the Northeast Business and Economic Association, 37th Annual Conference, Hyatt Regency Hotel, Morristown, New Jersey, September 30 - October 2nd. : .

          Olajide Oladipo (2008). "Foreign Direct Investment and Economic Growth in a Small Open Economy: An Empirical Investigation." Paper presented at the Northeast Business and Economic Association 35th Annual Conference, Long Island, New York, November 6th - 8th. : .

        2. Non-Refereed Proceedings
    3. Chapters in Books:

      Olajide Oladipo (2011). "Estimating the Impact of Exchange Rate Volatility on Exports: Evidence from Mexico’s Trading Relationship with the United States." in Procesos Economicos, laborales y Urbanos en la Frontera Noreste en el Contexto de la Apertura Economica. El Colegio de la Frontera Morte, December: pp 29 - 54.

    4. Government Reports or Monographs

      Olajide Oladipo (2007). "“SME Access to Finance and Development: Constraints, Best Practices and Policy Options." World Bank Institute, Financial Sector Learning Program. September: pp 1 - 66.

    5. Book Reviews:

  7. Other Publications

    1. Books:
    2. Papers in Professional Journals:
      1. Articles:
      2. Proceedings:
        1. Refereed Proceedings
        2. Non-Refereed Proceedings
    3. Chapters in Books:
    4. Government Reports or Monographs
    5. Book Reviews:

  8. Presented Papers, Lectures, And Exhibitions And Performances

    "Olajide Oladipo (2010) Trade Liberalization, Economic Growth and Poverty in Africa: A Computable General Equilibrium Approach. Paper presented at the African Economic Research Consortium (AERC), Bi-Annual Research Conference, Sarova Beach Resort, Mombassa, Kenya" May 27th - June 3rd: .

    "Olajide Oladipo (2009) Foreign Direct Investment Spillovers/Micro Linkages within and between Sectors: Evidence from the Nigerian Economy, Paper presented at Paper presented at the African Economic Research Consortium (AERC), Bi-Annual Research Conference, Intercontinental Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya" November 28th - December 2nd: .

    "Olajide Oladipo (2009) Global Financial Crisis and Recession: What are the Causes and Prospects? Paper presented at Seminar Series organized by the Leadership Training Institute, Long Island, New York" September 16th – 20th: .

    "Olajide Oladipo (2008) Modeling Economic Growth and Foreign Direct Investment in Africa. Paper presented at the African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) Bi-Annual Research Conference, Entebbe, Uganda" May 31st - June 5th: .

    "Olajide Oladipo (2008) Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in Africa: Constraints, Best Practices and Policy Options. Paper presented at the International Academy of Business and Public Administration Disciplines (IABPAD), Dallas, Texas, United States" April 24th - 28th: .

  9. Work In Progress

    1. Books in progress:
    2. Papers in Progress:
    3. Papers submitted to journals for consideration:
    4. Research in progress:

  10. Professional Honors, Prizes, Fellowships

    Board Member, Northeast Business and Economics Association (NBEA): 2012 - present.

    York College President's Award for Students' Research Engagement: 2012.

    Editor-in-Chief, International Journal of Economics and Finance: 2012 - present.

    York College President's Award for Scholarship: 2011.

    Fellow, Cambridge Commonwealth Society, United Kingdom (UK): 2000 - present.

    Visiting Scholar, Center for Democracy and Development (a non Governmental Organization), United Kingdom: 2002 - 2004.

    Overseas Research Scholarship (ORS), United Kingdom: 2001 - 2004.

    Cambridge DFID Shared Scholarship, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom (UK): 1999 - 2000.

    Laureates of Small Grant for Thesis Writing, Council for Development of Economic and Social Research in Africa (CODESRIA) Award: 1999 - 2005.

    Laureates of Small Grant for Thesis Writing, Council for Development of Economic and Social Research in Africa (CODESRIA) Award: 1996 - 1999.

    Best Graduating Student, Faculty of Social Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University,: 1994.

    Best Graduating Student, Department of Economics, Obafemi Awolowo University: 1994.

    Mobil (now Exxon-Mobil) Scholarship: 1992 - 1993.

  11. Grants-In-Aid

    PSC-CUNY 43 Research Award, Poverty Effects of Higher and Rising Food Prices: Evidence from a Developing Economy. 2012 - 2013: Grant Amount $3,430.

    AERC/IMF Research Award, Export Instability and Economic Growth in Developing Countries: A Time Series Analysis. 2012 - 2013: Grant Amount $13,000.

    PSC-CUNY 42 Research Award, Oil Price Shocks and Macroeconomic Activities: Evidence from an Oil-Dependent Exporting Economy. 2010-2012: Grant Amount $3,181.

    Small Business Administration (SBA), Establish Center for Global Trade Initiative (GTI) at the York College SBDC to foster new Small & Medium-Sized Businesses, and promote existing businesses to maximize Export opportunities with the rest of the world. FY 2011 -2013: Grant Amount $250,000.

    CUNY Academy for the Humanities and Sciences Stewart Travel Award, Trade Liberalization, Economic Growth and Poverty in Nigeria: A Dynamic Micro-simulation Computable General Equilibrium Model Analysis, International Journal of Arts & Sciences (IJAS) Conference, Harvard University. Spring 2011: $500.

    Title III, Assessment of Math and Quantitative Reasoning Skills. FY 2010: Grant Amount $2,000.

    Small Business Administration (SBA), SBDC Portable Assistance Project for Certification and Procurement of Minority Small Buisness Owners. FY 2009- 2010: Grant Amount $99,000.

  12. Institutional Service

    1. Service to the Department

      Member, Search Committee - Assistant Professor in Operations Management: 2011.

      Member, Search Committee - Assistant Professor in Finance: 2011.

      Member, Search Committee - Assistant Professor in Human Resources: 2010.

      Member, Search Committee - Chair, Department of Business & Economics: 2010.

      Department Representative, College Open House: 2010.

      Department Representative, College Open House: 2009.

      Developed new BS Degree Track - Entrepreneurship: 2009 -2010.

      Developed new BS Degree Track - Human Resource Management: 2009-2010.

      Department Web Official: 2009 - present.

      Department Representative - College Library Committee: 2009 - present.

    2. Service to the School

      Member, Search Committee - Dean, School of Business & Information Systems: 2011.

      Faculty Advisor - Entrepreneurship Club: 2009 - present.

    3. Service to the College

      Mentor, York College Mentoring Program: 2009 - present.

      Chair - Study Abroad/Away Award Program: 2010 - present.

    4. Service to the Graduate Center
    5. Service to the University

      Chair - York College Study Abroad/Study Away Award Committee: 2010 - present.

  13. Offices Held In Professional Societies

  14. Other Professional Activities And Public Service

    Chair Judge, York College Junior Science and Humanities Symposia: 2013.

    Judge, York College Junior Science and Humanities Symposia: 2012.

    Mentor, York College Summer Research Initiative (2 HS Mentees): Summer 2011.

    Judge, York College Junior Science and Humanities Symposia: 2011.

    Judge, York College Science and Mathematics Expo: 2011.

    Judge, York College Junior Science and Humanities Symposia: 2010.

    Reviewer, International Review of Applied Economics: 2011 - present.

    Reviewer, Urban Studies: 2011 - present.

    Reviewer, European Journal of Business and Management: 2011 - present.

    Reviewer, International Journal of Economics and Finance: October 2010 - present.

    Reviewer, Applied Economics: January 2010 - present.

    Reviewer, Journal of Business Management: 2009 - present.

    Reviewer, Global Economy Journal: 2009 - present.

  15. Teaching Activities At This Institution

    1. Courses Taught (List)
      BUS  301  Management Theory and Practice 
      BUS  302  International Business 
      BUS  311  Personnel Management 
      BUS  321  Business Finance 
      BUS  348  Operations/Production Management 
      BUS  349  Small Business Management 
      BUS  491  Independent Study 
      ECON  102  Microeconomics 
      ECON  220  Principles of Statistics 
      ECON  311  Money and Banking 
      ECON  331  Development Economics (Underdevelopd Areas) 
      ECON  340  International Economics 
      ECON  420  Advanced Statistics 
      ECON  421  Econometrics 
    2. New courses/programs developed (list):

      Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Developed a new track in logistics and supply chain management to the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (this program is unique and serves as a niche for York College among CUNY Colleges).

      Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Developed a new track in Entrepreneurship.

      Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Developed a new track in Human Resource Management.

      Foundations of Supply Chain Management, BUS 240.

      Family Business, BUS 357.

      Materials and Inventory/Production Control, BUS 365.

      Transportation Management, BUS 366.

      Logistics Management, BUS 367.

      E-Business Technology, BUS 368.

      International Supply Chain Management, BUS 369.

      Supply Chain Modeling, BUS 371.

      Strategic Cost Management, BUS 372.

      Procurement Management, BUS 373.

      International Logistics and Transportation, BUS 374.

      Entrepreneurial Plans, BUS 431.

      Ethics, Governance and Accountability, BUS 430.

      Independent Study - Business Software Applications, BUS 491.

Oladipo, Olajide
 

Oladipo, Olajide
Assistant Professor
Business and Economics