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Ghana
2026

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Economics and Finance

D-Index
44
Citations
13272
World Ranking
1810
National Ranking
1

Joshua Abor publication distribution in Economics and Finance in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Economics and Finance in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Joshua Abor sits on this spectrum.

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42 publications 521+

This scientist: 212 publications — 65th percentile

65% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 521 publications or more.

Joshua Abor D-index placement in Economics and Finance in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Economics and Finance scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Joshua Abor sits on this spectrum.

30 D-Index: 126 scientists 31 D-Index: 147 scientists 32 D-Index: 157 scientists 33 D-Index: 178 scientists 34 D-Index: 171 scientists 35 D-Index: 141 scientists 36 D-Index: 132 scientists 37 D-Index: 129 scientists 38 D-Index: 130 scientists 39 D-Index: 120 scientists 40 D-Index: 117 scientists 41 D-Index: 113 scientists 42 D-Index: 114 scientists 43 D-Index: 97 scientists 44 D-Index: 115 scientists 45 D-Index: 86 scientists 46 D-Index: 78 scientists 47 D-Index: 83 scientists 48 D-Index: 62 scientists 49 D-Index: 74 scientists 50 D-Index: 50 scientists 51 D-Index: 66 scientists 52 D-Index: 69 scientists 53 D-Index: 55 scientists 54 D-Index: 67 scientists 55 D-Index: 61 scientists 56 D-Index: 62 scientists 57 D-Index: 45 scientists 58 D-Index: 34 scientists 59 D-Index: 47 scientists 60 D-Index: 46 scientists 61 D-Index: 36 scientists 62 D-Index: 37 scientists 63 D-Index: 56 scientists 64 D-Index: 50 scientists 65 D-Index: 32 scientists 66 D-Index: 28 scientists 67 D-Index: 30 scientists 68 D-Index: 24 scientists 69 D-Index: 25 scientists 70 D-Index: 22 scientists 71 D-Index: 21 scientists 72 D-Index: 26 scientists 73 D-Index: 24 scientists 74 D-Index: 23 scientists 75 D-Index: 12 scientists 76 D-Index: 14 scientists 77 D-Index: 15 scientists 78 D-Index: 15 scientists 79 D-Index: 17 scientists 80 D-Index: 17 scientists 81 D-Index: 11 scientists 82 D-Index: 10 scientists 83 D-Index: 16 scientists 84 D-Index: 11 scientists 85 D-Index: 5 scientists 86 D-Index: 9 scientists 87 D-Index: 13 scientists 88 D-Index: 9 scientists 89 D-Index: 7 scientists 90 D-Index: 6 scientists 91 D-Index: 4 scientists 92 D-Index: 8 scientists 93 D-Index: 10 scientists 94 D-Index: 11 scientists 95 D-Index: 6 scientists 96 D-Index: 4 scientists 97 D-Index: 4 scientists 98 D-Index: 6 scientists 99 D-Index: 6 scientists 100 D-Index: 8 scientists 101+ D-Index: 100 scientists
30 D-Index 101+

This scientist: 44 D-Index — 53rd percentile

53% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 101 D-Index or more.

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2026 - Research.com Economics and Finance in Ghana Leader Award

Overview

Joshua Abor is affiliated with the University of Ghana in Ghana and has contributed extensively to the fields of economics, finance, and business management. Their research spans multiple disciplines, including economics, econometrics, finance, business management, and computer science, reflecting a diversified academic portfolio.

The primary fields of study covered by their work include:

  • Economics, Econometrics and Finance
  • Business, Management and Accounting
  • Computer Science

Within these broad areas, Abor's publications delve deeper into subfields such as:

  • Economics and Econometrics
  • Accounting
  • Information Systems
  • Finance
  • General Economics, Econometrics and Finance

The main topics addressed in their research include:

  • Economic Growth and Development
  • Islamic Finance and Banking Studies
  • Microfinance and Financial Inclusion
  • Banking stability, regulation, efficiency
  • Energy, Environment, Economic Growth
  • Natural Resources and Economic Development
  • Corporate Finance and Governance

Several recent publications illustrate the scope and focus of their research. Examples include:

  • "Oil revenues and economic growth in oil-producing countries: The role of domestic financial markets" (2020), published in Resources Policy
  • "Anti-money laundering regulations and financial sector development" (2020), published in International Journal of Finance & Economics
  • "Financial inclusion and economic growth: What roles do institutions and financial regulation play?" (2022), published in International Journal of Finance & Economics
  • "Economic freedom, competition and bank stability in Sub-Saharan Africa" (2020), published in International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management
  • "Implications of COVID-19 Pandemic for Health Financing System in Ghana" (2020), published in Journal of Health Management

Abor collaborates frequently with several scholars, including:

  • Daniel Ofori-Sasu
  • Elikplimi Komla Agbloyor
  • Khadijah Iddrisu
  • George Nana Agyekum Donkor
  • Saint Kuttu

Their research is published in various journals and venues, with notable frequency in:

  • Cogent Economics & Finance
  • SSRN Electronic Journal
  • Resources Policy
  • International Journal of Finance & Economics
  • Journal of International Development

In addition to journal articles, Joshua Abor has published a book titled The Economics of Banking and Finance in Africa (2022) through Springer International Publishing, which has received citations within the academic community.

Best Publications

  • Issues in SME development in Ghana and South Africa

    J. Abor;P. Quartey

  • The effect of capital structure on profitability: an empirical analysis of listed firms in Ghana

    Joshua Abor

  • Determinants of dividend payout ratios in Ghana

    Mohammed Amidu;Joshua Abor

  • Corporate governance and financing decisions of Ghanaian listed firms

    Joshua Abor

  • Corporate governance, ownership structure and performance of SMEs in Ghana: implications for financing opportunities

    Joshua Abor;Nicholas Biekpe

  • Debt policy and performance of SMEs; Evidence from Ghanaian and South African Firms

    Joshua Abor

  • Determinants of the Capital Structure of Ghanaian Firms

    Joshua Abor

  • Corporate governance and the small and medium enterprises sector: theory and implications

    Joshua Abor;Charles K.D. Adjasi

  • How do we explain the capital structure of SMEs in sub‐Saharan Africa? Evidence from Ghana

    Joshua Abor;Nicholas Biekpe

  • Financing the growth of SMEs in Africa: What are the contraints to SME financing within ECOWAS?

    Peter Quartey;Ebo Turkson;Joshua Y. Abor;Abdul Malik Iddrisu

  • Investment opportunities, corporate finance, and dividend payout policy: Evidence from emerging markets

    Joshua Abor;Godfred A. Bokpin

  • Small Business Financing Initiatives in Ghana

    Joshua Abor;Nicholas Biekpe

  • Does corporate governance explain dividend policy in Sub‐Saharan Africa?

    Joshua Abor;Vera Fiador

  • Private capital flows and economic growth in Africa: The role of domestic financial markets

    Elikplimi Komla Agbloyor;Joshua Yindenaba Abor;Charles Komla Delali Adjasi;Alfred Yawson

  • Mobile Telephony, Financial Inclusion and Inclusive Growth

    Joshua Yindenaba Abor;Mohammed Amidu;Haruna Issahaku

  • The socio-economic determinants of maternal health care utilization in Ghana

    Patience Aseweh Abor;Gordon Abekah‐Nkrumah;Kojo Sakyi;Charles K.D. Adjasi

  • Technological Innovations and Banking in Ghana: An Evaluation of Customers' Perceptions

    Joshua Abor

  • Small Business Reliance on Bank Financing in Ghana

    Joshua Abor;Nicholas Biekpe

  • Exploring the causality links between financial markets and foreign direct investment in Africa

    Elikplimi Komla Agbloyor;Joshua Abor;Charles Komla Delali Adjasi;Alfred Yawson

  • Industry classification and the capital structure of Ghanaian SMEs

    Joshua Abor

Frequent Co-Authors

Nicholas Biekpe
Nicholas Biekpe University of Cape Town
Robert Lensink
Robert Lensink University of Groningen
Paul Alagidede
Paul Alagidede University of the Witwatersrand

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