Makarious Ayitey Aryee is a Ghanaian economist and academic with a solid background in economics, statistics, and public health. He holds an MPhil in Economics from the University of Ghana, a bachelor’s degree in Economics from GIMPA, and an HND in Statistics from Accra Technical University. His early education was at Asamankese Secondary School, where he studied general arts (social science option).
With over a decade of professional experience, Mr. Aryee has served in various capacities in academia, public policy, and development work. He is currently a lecturer at Wisconsin International University College, Ghana, and an adjunct lecturer at Ensign Global University. His teaching experience spans several institutions, including the University of Ghana, GIMPA, and Academic City College (formerly Sikkim Manipal University).
Mr. Aryee has previously worked as a data analyst at the Office of the President of Ghana and as a field officer with The Hunger Project-Ghana. His research interests include health economics, development economics, welfare economics, and social protection. He has published on topics such as health insurance enrollment in Ghana.
He possesses strong quantitative skills, with proficiency in tools like STATA and EViews. Beyond academia, he has held several leadership roles, including course advisor, board member, and team leader for research surveys. He is also active in church and community service.