Education
Ph.D. in Economics, University of Virginia, 1999
Diplom in Economics (equivalent to M.A.), Universität Tübingen, Germany, 1995
Exchange student, University of Kansas, 1991,
Exchange student, Universidad de Costa Rica, 1992
Ph.D. in Economics, University of Virginia, 1999
Diplom in Economics (equivalent to M.A.), Universität Tübingen, Germany, 1995
Exchange student, University of Kansas, 1991,
Exchange student, Universidad de Costa Rica, 1992
His research and policy work has focused on two main questions: What is the effect of financial sector development on economic growth and poverty alleviation? What are the determinants of a sound and effective financial sector? Recently, his research has focused on access to financial services by small and medium-sized enterprises and households. He is co-author of "Making Finance Work for Africa" and "Finance for All? Policies and Pitfalls in Expanding Access." His country experience in both research and policy work includes Bangladesh, Bolivia, Brazil, China, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Russia and several sub-Saharan African countries.