Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
Research
My primary research interests are in economic development, the political economy of development, and African economic history. My research examines the historical roots of inequality, living standards, and long-term development in Sub-Saharan Africa, with a particular focus on colonial and post-colonial Ghana. I study the distributional effects of cash cropping, fiscal policy, education, and access to land and credit, as well as the historical foundations of sustainable agricultural development. I currently lead research projects funded by the Swedish Research Council (VR) and Formas and contribute to a Handelsbanken-funded project on poverty in colonial Africa.
Teaching
I teach undergraduate, master's, and doctoral courses in economic history and development, including African economic history, institutions, economic growth and inequality, development policy, and research methods. I also supervise bachelor's, master's, and doctoral students.
Subject classification (UKÄ)
- Economic History
Free keywords
- Economic Development
- Political Economy of Development
- Income Inequality
- African Economic History
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 4 Quality Education -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 15 Life on Land
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Research output
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Rural Capitalists and the Uneven Paths of Development in Colonial Africa
Aboagye, P. Y., Hillbom, E. & Klocke, S., 2026 May 5, Frontiers in African Economic History.Research output: Other contribution › Web publication/Blog post › Research › peer-review
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Inequality in Ghana: Assessing the Impact of Government Tax and Expenditure Policies Over a Century
Aboagye, P. Y., 2026, (Accepted/In press) The Political Economy of Ghana in the Long Twentieth Century. Austin, G. & Adjepong-Boateng, K. (eds.). Boydell & BrewerResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review
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Poverty in Colonial Africa: An Exploratory Study
Aboagye, P. Y., Bolt, J. & Hillbom, E., 2026, (Accepted/In press) Geography of Poverty. Hall, O. & Wahab, I. (eds.). Cheltenham, UK: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review
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Rural Capitalists and Development in Colonial Africa: A Comparative Analysis
Aboagye, P. Y., Hillbom, E. & Klocke, S., 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Journal of Agrarian Change. p. 1-21Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Farmer-herder conflicts, tenure insecurity and farmer’s investment decisions in Agogo, Ghana
Kugbega, S. & Aboagye, P. Y., 2021 Aug 10, In: Agricultural and Food Economics. 9, 19, 19.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Living in poverty? Studying subsistence livelihoods in colonial Africa
Bolt, J. (PI), Hillbom, E. (Researcher), Aboagye, P. Y. (Researcher) & Klocke, S. (Researcher)
2025/01/01 → 2027/12/31
Project: Research
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Taxation and Income Inequality in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Historical Comparative Analysis
Aboagye, P. Y. (PI), Bolt, J. (Researcher) & Green, E. (Researcher)
2023/01/01 → 2027/12/31
Project: Research
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African elites: Wealth accumulation and persistence
Hillbom, E. (PI), Bolt, J. (Researcher), Lukkari, V. (Researcher) & Aboagye, P. Y. (Researcher)
2019/01/01 → 2023/01/31
Project: Research
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Growing more unequal? Long term trends in inequality in Africa
Hillbom, E. (PI), Bolt, J. (Researcher), Green, E. (Researcher), Aboagye, P. Y. (Researcher), Klocke, S. (Researcher), Jerven, M. (Researcher) & de Haas, M. (Researcher)
Marianne och Marcus Wallenbergs Stiftelse
2016/01/01 → 2020/12/31
Project: Research
Activities
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Department of Economic History Seminar Series
Aboagye, P. Y. (Organiser) & Bengtsson, E. (Organiser)
2026 Sept 2 → 2026 Dec 16Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in workshop/ seminar/ course
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Between Responsibility and Uncertainty: Novice Co-Supervisors Navigating Roles, Expectations, and Emotional Support
Aboagye, P. Y. (Participant)
2026 Jun 11Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in workshop/ seminar/ course
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Historical Legacies and Sustainability Transitions in West African Cocoa Production
Aboagye, P. Y. (Invited speaker)
2026 May 26 → 2026 May 29Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Conference on Academic Freedom, Human Rights and the Role of Academia
Aboagye, P. Y. (Participant)
2026 May 21 → 2026 May 22Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
Prizes and Distinction
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Biennial Prize to the Best Article published in Economic History of Developing Regions
Aboagye, P. Y. (Recipient), 2022
Prize: Other distinction