Dr. Sa-ad Iddrisu is a distinguished economist with extensive expertise in macroeconomic and monetary policy, economic growth, and economic damage analysis. He holds a PhD in Economics from Wayne State University.

He currently serves as an Economic Advisor at Ghana’s Ministry of Finance, where he provides critical fiscal and monetary policy support, drives national budget research, and represents the Ministry in both local and international forums.

Previously, as Chief Economist for the Louisiana State Government (Louisiana Economic Development – LED), he advised governors and state agencies, contributing to over $30 billion in new investments and significant job creation.

Dr. Iddrisu’s analytical work leverages advanced tools such as Stata and Python to improve the accuracy of economic forecasting and policy analysis.

He has also been a dedicated educator, teaching economics and statistics at Wayne State University and Essex County College, where he enhanced students’ research and analytical capabilities.

His career further includes leadership in workforce training and grant management, complemented by memberships in professional associations such as the American Economic Association (AEA) and multiple certifications in leadership and macroeconomic diagnostics. He is widely recognized for combining academic rigour with practical policy impact.