INTRODUCING

The Business School welcomes two new team members.

Dr Bruno Karoubi, Senior Lecturer in Economics and Finance

I’m a microeconomist and applied econometrician. With degrees from prestigious institutions such as Paris Sorbonne University and Universite Pierre et Marie Curie, I’ve a strong foundation in pure mathematics. My PhD was awarded by Universite ParisEst Creteil.

I’m an enthusiastic teacher, dedicated to providing students with a comprehensive understanding of their studies and how it applies to their daily lives. My teaching experience spans subjects such as microeconomics, macroeconomics, financial macroeconomics, mathematics, and behavioural finance.

I’ve had the opportunity to teach at Université Paris I Pantheon Sorbonne, Université Paris V Malakoff, and Sciences Po Paris, as well as renowned business

Dr Sridevi Yerrabati, Senior Lecturer in Economics and Finance

Before joining Liverpool Hope Business School, I served as an Assistant Professor of Economics at the Faculty of Business, Sohar University, Oman. With over two decades of teaching experience in higher education, I’ve taught courses in Economics, Finance, Quantitative Methods, and Research Methods in India, Oman, and the UK.

I obtained my PhD from the University of Greenwich, where my doctoral research undertook a systematic review of the literature and meta-regression analysis on foreign direct investments, economic governance, and economic growth. I hold a Postgraduate Certificate in schools such as Neoma, PSB, and ESLSCA. Notably, I’ve served as Head of the Economics Department for International Studies and as Director of the Finance MBA programme at ESLSCA.

In recent years, my research has been directed towards analysing the potential of Bitcoin as a currency. Building on the monetary theory of economist Carl Menger, I argue that a long-term store of value function is vital for any emerging currency, as it generates the two other defining properties of a mature currency, according to Aristotle.

Through statistical analysis, I’ve presented evidence of a long-term relationship between the demand for Bitcoin and two traditional safe haven assets - Swiss Franc and gold.

With my extensive academic background, teaching experience, and commitment to research, I’m enthusiastic about contributing to the academic community at Liverpool Hope and making a significant impact on the lives of my students.

Higher Education and I’m a Fellow of the UK’s Higher Education Academy.

My research interests include examining various aspects related to Sustainable Development Goals. In particular, I’m interested in issues related to SDG 1 (End poverty in all its forms everywhere), SDG 5 (Gender equality) and SDG 8 (Decent work and economic growth) and their achievement. To this end, my recent publications examined the impact of workers outside the mainstream labour market on issues such as poverty and income inequality.

I’m delighted to join Liverpool Hope Business School and look forward to contributing to its continued success and growth. In addition to contributing to the School’s vision and mission, I’m confident my academic and research experiences will also contribute to the University and Merseyside community at large.