Farai Chigaru

Cell: +86 135 8168 3943

Email: chigaru2@gmail.com

EDUCATION
1. Capital University of Economics and Business: Beijing, China.
Degree: Masters Degree in Applied Economics

Major: Econometrics

Thesis: Comparative Analysis of the Impact of COMESA FTA on Trade: Parametric; Semi- Parametric; and Non
Parametric Estimation techniques.
Supervisor: Professor Wang Li (mobile: +86 136 5111 0967)
Relevant Course work: Econometrics, Development Economics, Macro Economics, Micro Economics Corporate
Strategy, International Trade, International Finance, Industrial Economics.

2. University of Malawi, Chancellor College: Zomba, Malawi

Degree: Bachelor Degree in Social Science

Major: Economics

Grade: Distinction

Dissertation: Explaining the Rural-Urban Differences in Poverty in Malawi: A Quantile Regression Approach
Supervisor: Dr Richard Mussa (mobile : +265 888717079)
Related Course work: Econometrics, Public Finance, Corporate Finance & Investment, International Economics,
Agricultural Economics, Economics of Money and Banking, Macro Economics, Micro Economics
Research Experience

Publications:
1.Explaining the Rural-Urban Differences in Poverty in Malawi: A Quantile Regression Approach.

Status : In progress
Target Journal: Journal of Development Economics
Position: Main author
Co-Authors : Dr Richard Mussa (Lecturer, Department of Economics ,University of Malawi ; +265 888717079) ; Mr
Gowokani Chirwa (Lecturer, Economics Department)

2.Economic Impact of Chinas Energy Policy : Firm-level evidence from a Differential Electricity Pricing Policy.
Status: In progress ; submitted to Journal of Energy Economics
Position: Research Assistant
Main author: Dr Shen Meng (Lecturer, Department of Economics, Capital University Of Economics and Business;
mobile (+86 180 1017 8176); shenmen1984@gmail.com)

3.Impact of Environmental Regulation on Investment: Firm-Level Evidence from Top 1000 program in China.
Status: In progress
Target Journal : Journal of Energy Economics
Position: Research Assistant
Main author : Dr Shen Meng (Lecturer, Department of Economics, Capital University Of Economics and Business;
mobile (+86 180 1017 8176); shenmen1984@gmail.com)

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
NICO Asset Managers Limited Investment Analyst
2012 2013
Preparing Reports : Monthly economic reports; Monthly loan repayment schedule ; Monthly loan balances schedule;
and Quarterly commitments report
Equity dealing on behalf of Funds under our management and processing transactions in system.
Reviewing and reporting on financial reports of selected corporate entities.
Annual Valuation, and review, of the performance of companies within the NICO Group.
Analyzing financial information and produces forecasts of business, industry, and economic conditions for use in
making investment decisions.
Maintaining knowledge and staying abreast of developments in the fields of industrial technology, business, finance,
and economic theory.
Interpreting data affecting investment programs, such as price, yield, stability, future trends in investment risks, and
economic influences.
Monitoring fundamental economic, industrial, and corporate developments through the analysis of information
obtained from financial publications and services, investment banking firms, government agencies, trade publications,
company sources, and personal interviews.
Preparing plans of action for investment based on financial analyses

Capital University of Economics and Business Assistant Lecturer

2014-2015
Training students on the application of statistical softwares STATA and Eviews for their research on their theses.
Providing assistance to lecturers on the supervision of research projects of the students.
Providing tutorials for students
Conducting seminars to train students on the use of STATA and Eviews.
SKILLS
Proficient with significant experience in STATA and EVIEWS softwares, with application to regression analyses.
Ability to communicate in English, Chinese, and French.
Strong ability to analyze and synthesize research.
Strong organizational and communication skills, with significant experience in team building and project
management.
Proficient with significant experience in Excel, Word, and Power point software platforms.
REFERENCES
1. Dr. Richard Mussa
Lecturer in Economics
Economics Department
Chancellor College
P.O. Box 280
Zomba
Malawi.
Email: rimussa@yahoo.co.uk
Phone : 0888717079

2. Esnat Lweya
Senior Investment Officer
NICO Asset Managers
P.O. Box 3173
Blantyre
Malawi
Email: eschilije@gmail.com
Phone : +265 888 639 219

3. Professor Wang Li
Lecturer in Economics
School of Economics
Capital University of Economics and
Business
Beijing 100026
China
Email: wanglimq@qq.com
Phone : +86 136 5111 0967