EBEHI IYOHA
Economist
Understanding how firms, technologies, and networks shape economic opportunity
Assistant Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School.
My research examines how trade policy and emerging technologies reshape global value chains—from US-China trade war rerouting to AI adoption in Africa. I combine rigorous econometric methods with real-world policy implications.
Research Interests
Education
Selected Work
Research at the intersection of international trade, technology adoption, and development economics.
Working Papers
Exports in Disguise? Trade Rerouting During the US-China Trade War
with Edmund Malesky, Jaya Wen, Sung-Ju Wu
Reveals how firms circumvent tariffs through third countries, fundamentally reshaping global trade patterns and challenging traditional policy assumptions.
The Role of African Fintechs in Facilitating Telemigration
with Omolola Amoussou, Paul Okundaye
Examines how fintech innovations enable Africa's digital services exports, creating new pathways for economic participation in the global economy.
Estimating Productivity in the Presence of Spillovers
Provides firm-level evidence from US production networks, advancing our understanding of how productivity effects propagate through interconnected markets.
Navigating Choppy Waters: How US Trade Policy Uncertainty Affects Small Businesses
with Dave Atkin, Zoë Cullen
Investigates the disproportionate impact of trade policy uncertainty on small enterprises and their adaptive strategies.
Courses
"My teaching emphasizes how entrepreneurs navigate regulated markets and cross-border complexity."
Launching Global Ventures
2025–PresentPreparing entrepreneurs to navigate international markets and build global businesses.
The Entrepreneurial Manager
2022–2025Core curriculum course on entrepreneurial decision-making and venture management.
In the Media
Selected coverage, commentary, and expert analysis on global trade, tariffs, and emerging markets.
Video
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Get in Touch
For research collaborations, speaking inquiries, or media requests.
eiyoha (at) hbs (dot) edu
Office
Rock Center 212
Harvard Business School