Dr. (Mrs.) Esther M. Folarin
I am an Assistant Professor, worked as a Research Associate with Warwick University, UK and currently a Lecturer at CECOS College, London.
I am a dedicated and experienced economics educator with over 7 years of lecturing experience at Anchor University, Lagos. I am passionate about fostering a deep understanding of economics in my students, blending theoretical knowledge with practical applications and insights from my research in international development and decolonial studies.

Academic Background
- PhD in Economics, Covenant University, Nigeria
- Master’s in Monetary and Labour Economics, University of Lagos, Nigeria
- Bachelor of Science in Economics Education (Second Class Upper), University of Lagos, Nigeria
Professional Experience
- Assistant Professor
- Research Associate, Warwick University, UK
- Lecturer, CECOS College, London
- Lecturer (over 7 years), Anchor University, Lagos
Research Interests
My research explores the intersection of international development and decolonial studies. I am particularly interested in critically examining the historical and contemporary impacts of colonial structures on development processes. My work contributes to the development of critical frameworks for understanding and addressing the challenges of international development in the context of global power dynamics.
Professional Affiliations
- National Economics Society (NES), Nigeria
- Canadian Economics Association (CEA), Canada
- Royal Economic Society (RES), UK

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