The African School of Economics (ASE)

Founded in 2014 by Princeton University Professor Leonard Wantchekon , the African School of Economics (ASE) is a Pan-African graduate university dedicated to producing cutting-edge economic research, public policy, and world-renowned social scientists and economic leaders on the continent. Headquartered in Abomey-Calavi, Benin, and with campuses in Cote d’ivoire and Nigeria, ASE hosts a number of affiliated institutes, including the Institute for Empirical Research in Political Economy (IERPE) and the Pan-African Scientific Research Council (PASRC).

Our aim is to be at the frontier of research in political economy, economic history, development economics, finance, and education, We are creating the next generation of African scholars and development practitioners, through excellence in teaching and research, informed by African perspectives.