Philips Ametsikor

Philips Ametsikor is a graduate student in International and Development Economics at Yale University. Originally from Ghana, where he attended Adisadel College for high school, Philips graduated Summa Cum Laude from Soka University of America with a concentration in Social and Behavioral Science, emphasizing Economics, Mathematics, and French.
His research focuses on economic connectivity and development in West Africa. For his senior capstone, "Beyond 'Detty December': Unlocking West Africa's Economic Potential Through Low-Cost Air Travel," he analyzed the relationship between tourism indicators and economic performance across West African countries, examining how low-cost carriers could enhance regional connectivity and growth.
As a summer research assistant at the University of Chicago, Philips conducted cost-of-living adjustment analysis and presented his research on Economic Connectedness in High School to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors in Washington, D.C., through the Predoc program.
At Yale, Philips aims to investigate network systems and their implications for emerging economies, particularly how transportation infrastructure can strengthen local commerce, and how cultural exposure and educational connectivity can drive development. He is committed to advancing his quantitative research skills to address these complex economic challenges.
Outside academia, Philips enjoys swimming, flâneuring, photography, exploring culinary traditions, fashion, and traveling. He is always open to trying something new.