Tsegay Tekleselassie
Visiting Lecturer in Economics
My primary research focuses on development economics, labor economics, and political economy.
I am passionate about exploring the economic factors that drive societal progress and policies that can enhance economic development and improve labor markets for gainful employment.
Prior to joining Wellesley College, I was a Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics at Northeastern University (2022-2024) and a Senior Researcher at the Policy Studies Institute in Ethiopia.
At Wellesley, I teach Principles of Microeconomics (ECON 101), Principles of Macroeconomics (ECON 102), and Economic Development (ECON 320).
Education
- B.A., Addis Ababa University
- M.S., University of Copenhagen
- Ph.D., University of Sussex
Current and upcoming courses
Economic Development
ECON320
This class introduces students to the research field of economic development. We will examine some of the big topics in economic development and how economists study them. For example, we will study key aspects of life for poor households in the developing world, such as fertility, education, and savings, through the lens of economic theory. We will consider interventions and policy options designed to improve outcomes and examine related empirical evidence. Students will study recent research in this area and, for the final project, propose a research project on a question of relevance in development economics.