Faculty Profile

ORCID: 0000-0002-2915-9168

• B A (Hons.) Economics, Jesus and Mary College, University of Delhi (2004)
• B.ED, GGSIP University (2006)
• M A (Economics), School of Social Sciences, IGNOU (2008)
• M.Phil (Economics), School of Social Sciences, IGNOU (2011)
• Ph.D (Economics), School of Social Sciences, IGNOU (2016)

• Assistant Professor, Discipline of Economics, School of Social Sciences, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi (Sept. 2021- Oct. 2023)
• Assistant Professor, Gargi College, University of Delhi (Oct. 2010- Sept. 2021)
• Assistant Professor (Guest), Department of Economics, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Dwarka (Aug 2016 to Dec 2016)
• Academic Counsellor, Gargi College Study Centre, IGNOU, (Jan 2014 to Dec 2015)

• Digital Divide, Digitalisation and Development, ICT, Microeconomics, Public Economics, Environmental Economics

Articles in Research Journals

• Paper titled “Being Digital: Moving Forward” published in Juni Khyat July-Dec 2022 pp 119-138, ISSN 2278-4632 (UGC Care list no.220)
• Co-authored paper titled “Micro and macro-level economic implications of digital addictions: A case study” published in MGM Journal of Medical Sciences, Vol 9, No. 4, pp 588-90, 2022, ISSN 2347-7946, eISSN 2347-7962. Doi 10.4103/mgmj.mgmj_199_22 (UGC Care list no. 344 Group 1)
• Paper titled “Digital Consumerism: Conflicting Perspectives” published in the International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research, Vol.10, issue 3, 2022, pp 296-303, ISSN 2348-3164 (online) and ISSN 2348-3156 (in print). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7006920
• Co-authored paper titled ‘Social Inequalities, fundamental inequities, and recurring of the digital divide: Insights from India’ published in Technology in Society, Elsevier, 61 (2020) 101251. 0160-791X. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techsoc.2020.101251.
• Paper titled “Consumption Behaviour and Conservation of Household Electricity in Delhi: A Factor Analysis Approach” published in Asian Bulletin of Energy Economics and Technology, Vol. 4, No.1, pp 22-35, 2018, ISSN:2313-819X. https://doi.org/10.20448/journal.507.2018.41.22.35
• Paper titled “Stock of Household Electrical Appliances in Delhi: A Regression Analysis” published in the Bulletin of Energy Economics, Vol.4, No.1, 2016, pp 44-53, ISSN: 2310-9823.
• Paper titled “Determinants of the Household Electricity Consumption: A Case Study of Delhi” published in the International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, Vol.4, No.3, 2014, pp 337-348, ISSN 2146-4553.
• Paper titled “Work-Life Balance in the IT Sector; A Case Study of Delhi” published in the International Journal of Advancements in Research and Technology, Vol.3, issue 7, 2014, pp 89-93, ISSN 2278-7763.

Books Authored

• Co-authored a book titled “Principles of Microeconomics-II” for the students of B.A (Programme), Semester II, Delhi University published by Book Age Publications, 2013, ISBN 81-924901-07-05.
• Co-authored a book titled “Principles of Macroeconomics-II” for the students of B.A (Programme), Semester IV, Delhi University published by Book Age Publications, 2013, ISBN 81-924901-08-02.

Chapter in Edited Books

• Chapter titled ‘Digital Divide: How India and China stack up’ in D. Maiti, et al. (eds.), Digitalisation and Development, © Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2020, pp 237-264, ISBN 9789811399954, doi: 10.1007/978-981-13-9996-1
• Chapter titled ‘Inequality’ in S. Sen (eds.), Development Economics-I, © Indira Gandhi National Open University, 2022, pp 121-134, ISBN 978-93-5568-040-02.
• Chapter titled ‘Understanding Poverty’ in S. Sen (eds.), Development Economics-I, © Indira Gandhi National Open University, 2022, pp 135- 145, ISBN 978-93-5568-040-02.
• Chapter titled ‘Institutions and Democracy’ in S. Sen (eds.), Development Economics-I, © Indira Gandhi National Open University, 2022, pp 148- 160, ISBN 978-93-5568-040-02.
• Chapter titled ‘Governance in Organisations and Communities’ in S. Sen (eds.), Development Economics-II, © Indira Gandhi National Open University, 2022, pp 194-207, ISBN 978-93-5568-539-1.
• Chapter titled ‘Changing Perspectives on Globalisation’ in S. Sen (eds.), Development Economics-II, © Indira Gandhi National Open University, 2022, pp 239-249, ISBN978-93-5568-539-1.
• Chapter titled ‘Globalisation and Development’ in S. Sen (eds.), Development Economics-II, © Indira Gandhi National Open University, 2022, pp 250-266, ISBN 978-93-5568-539-1.
• Chapter titled ‘Environmental Concerns’ in Nafey, A & Gopal, D (eds.), India’s Foreign Policy in a Globalised World © Indira Gandhi National Open University, June 2022, pp 267-284, ISBN 978-93-5568-389-2
• Co-authored a chapter titled ‘Aggregate Demand’ in K. Barik (eds.), Principles of Macroeconomics-II, © Indira Gandhi National Open University, 2021, pp 35-46, ISBN 978-93-90773-54-1
• Co-authored a chapter titled ‘Aggregate Supply’ in K. Barik (eds.), Principles of Macroeconomics-II, © Indira Gandhi National Open University, 2021, pp 47-58, ISBN 978-93-90773-54-1
• Co-authored a chapter titled ‘Equilibrium output and Prices’ in K. Barik (eds.), Principles of Macroeconomics, - II © Indira Gandhi National Open University, 2021, pp 59-72, ISBN 978-93-90773-54-1
• Co-authored a Chapter titled ‘Classical and Keynesian Systems’ in K. Barik & J Mallick (eds.), Introductory Macroeconomics, © Indira Gandhi National Open University, 2020, pp 109-124, ISBN 978-93-89969-83-2.
• Chapter titled ‘Keynesian model of Income Determination’ in K. Barik & J Mallick (eds.), Introductory Macroeconomics, © Indira Gandhi National Open University, 2020, pp 125-136, ISBN 978-93-89969-83-2.
• Chapter titled ‘Fiscal Policy in Keynesian Model’ in K. Barik & J Mallick (eds.), Introductory Macroeconomics, © Indira Gandhi National Open University, 2020, pp 137-150, ISBN 978-93-89969-83-2.
• Chapter titled ‘Equilibrium in the Real Sector’ in K. Barik & J Mallick (eds.), Introductory Macroeconomics, © Indira Gandhi National Open University, 2020, pp 151-162, ISBN 978-93-89969-83-2.
• Chapter titled ‘Equilibrium in the Monetary Sector’ in K. Barik & J Mallick (eds.), Introductory Macroeconomics, © Indira Gandhi National Open University, 2020, pp 163-173, ISBN 978-93-89969-83-2.
• Chapter titled ‘Neoclassical Synthesis’ in K. Barik & J Mallick (eds.), Introductory Macroeconomics, © Indira Gandhi National Open University, 2020, pp 174-181, ISBN 978-93-89969-83-2.
• Paper titled “Common Property Resource Dependency: Forests and Village Commons” is published in the book titled ‘Common Property Resources: Issues and Challenges’, pp 55-61, 2017, ISBN: 978-93-86537-17-1.
• Paper titled “Heterogeneity in Common Property Resource Management and its Implications” is published in the book titled ‘Common Property Resources: Issues and Challenges’, pp 121-131, 2017, ISBN: 978-93-86537-17-1.

Book Review

• ‘Work, Labour and Cleaning: The Social Contexts of Outsourcing Housework’, Bristol University Press: Bristol, by Lotika Singha in the journal European Journal of Women’s Studies, Sage, Vol. 27, Issue 2, 2020, pp 203-205, doi: 10.1177/1350506820905776

Papers Presented

• Presented the paper titled “Digital Divide: Where is the Inclusion?” at the International Conference on “Nationalist Discourse on Inclusion in India” organised by Centre for Gandhi and Peace Studies, IGNOU in collaboration with Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Govt. of India and Prajna Pravah, New Delhi, at IGNOU on 4-5 August 2018.
• Presented the paper titled “Digital Divide: How India and China Stack Up?” at the International Workshop on Economics of ICT, funded by the Research Council of Norway and organised by Centre for Development Economics, Delhi School of Economics in collaboration with Norwegian Institute of International Affairs and TIK (Centre for Technology, Innovation and Culture) on 22-23 February 2018.
• Presented a paper titled “Living on the Margins of Development: Domestic Women Workers” at the National Seminar on Development and Social Justice organized by the School of Social Sciences at Indira Gandhi National Open university on 15-16 February 2018.
• Presented a paper titled “Internet Economy: India vis-à-vis South Korea” at the 11th RASK International Seminar on Act East: Transitions in India’s Engagement with South Korea at Jamia Millia Islamia on 13-14 October 2017.
• Presented a paper titled “Common Property Resource Dependency: Forests and Village Commons” at the ICSSR sponsored National Seminar on Common Property Resources: Issues and Challenges, organized by the Centre for Rural Development, Annamalai University during 23-24 March 2017.
• Presented a paper titled “Heterogeneity in Common Property Management and its Implications” at the at the ICSSR sponsored National Seminar on Common Property Resources: Issues and Challenges, organized by the Centre for Rural Development, Annamalai University during 23-24 March 2017.
• Presented a paper titled “Sustaining Business Performance through Work-Life Balance: A Case Study of Delhi” at the UGC National Seminar on Linking Human Resources to Business Strategies: Emerging Perspectives in Globalised World at Jesus and Mary College, University of Delhi on 26-27 March 2014.
• Presented a paper titled “Public Expenditure Management” at the National Seminar organised by Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce, Delhi University, on 23-24 February 2012.
• Presented a paper titled “Social Sector Expenditure in India” at the International Refresher course for the University Teachers of South-East Asian Nations, conducted by National Institute of Public Finance and Policy (NIPFP) & IGNOU, held in May-June 2011.

Trainings/Workshops/Conferences attended

• Completed a 12-day UGC Approved Refresher Programme on ‘Research Methodology and Statistics for Quality Academic Research (Interdisciplinary)’ organised by Staff Training and Research Institute of Distance Education (STRIDE), IGNOU from 20th March to 1st April, 2023.
• Completed a UGC certified Six-day Short Term Professional Development Programme on ‘Design and Development of SLMs for Distance and Online Learning’ organised by Staff Training and Research Institute of Distance Education (STRIDE) from 25th July – 1st August 2022 at IGNOU.
• Completed a UGC certified Six-day Short Term Programme on ‘NEP 2020: Design and Development of Audio/Video Programmes’ organised by Staff Training and Research Institute of Distance Education (STRIDE) and Electronic and Media Production Centre (EMPC) from 23rd – 28th May 2022 at IGNOU.
• Completed a Three-day Training Programme on ‘NEP 2020: Holistic and Multidisciplinary Education- Implications for ODL System’ organised by Staff Training and Research Institute of Distance Education (STRIDE), IGNOU from March 21-23, 2022 at IGNOU.
• Completed a One-week Online Faculty Development Programme ‘E-learning and E-governance’ organised by Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi in collaboration with Himmat Vidyanagar Shri Trikamjibhai Chatwani Arts & J.V Gokal Trust Commerce College, Radhanpur, Gujarat under the aegis of Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching, Ministry of Education, from Feb 21-27, 2022.
• Completed a Two-week Online Refresher Course in Economics, ‘Sustainability Strategies: Perspectives from India’ organised by Teaching Learning Centre and Department of Economics Ramanujan College, University of Delhi under the aegis of Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching, Ministry of Education, from 31st January to 14th February 2022.
• Completed Online Orientation Programme cum Workshop on ‘SWAYAM, SWAYAM PRABHA and Online Programmes of IGNOU’ being organised by Centre for Online Education (COE), IGNOU from 25-26 November 2021.
• Completed a One-month Online Induction Training/Orientation Programme for Faculty in Universities/colleges/institutions of Higher Education organised by Teacher Learning Centre of Ramanujan College, University of Delhi in collaboration with Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies, University of Delhi under the aegis of Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching, Ministry of Education from 19th Oct- 18th Nov 2021.
• Completed a Five-day Induction cum orientation programme for the newly recruited faculty of IGNOU organised by Staff Training and Research Institute of Distance Education (STRIDE), IGNOU at IGNOU, Delhi from 20-24 September 2021.
• Completed a Three- week Online Course “Digital Wellbeing” offered by the University of York, UK.
• Completed ‘Certificate Course on Digital Teaching Techniques’ organised by the ICT Academy from 29 June to 4 July 2020.
• Completed the Five-day online Faculty Development Programme on Behavioural Economics organised by the Department of Economics, St. Berchmans College, Kerala in Collaboration with the Kerala State Higher Education Council from 22-26 August 2020.
• Attended an International Workshop on “Efficiency and Productivity Measurement” using Data Envelopment Analysis organised by the South Asian University and the University of Buckingham at the South Asian University from 27-29 November 2018.
• Attended a Workshop on ‘Statistical Computing with R’ organised by Mathematical and Computational Empowerment Cell at JNU on 16-17 November 2018.
• Worked on ‘ICT inequalities in India’ under the mentorship of Prof. P. Vigneshwara Ilavarasan, at IIT Delhi during the Summer Faculty Research Fellow Programme- May-June 2018.
• Attended a two-day National Seminar on ‘Mentoring the Teacher-Mentors: Capacity Building Programme’ organised by the IQAC of Gargi College on 19-20 January 2018.
• Attended a Conference on “Indian Economy: Issues and Perspectives” organized by The Department of Economics, Delhi School of Economics on 23-24 August 2013.
• Attended a Conference on “Perspectives on Indian Economic Development and Policy” organized by the Department of Economics, Delhi School of Economics on 19-20 July 2012.
• Attended an Orientation Programme on “Role of e-technology in Academic Research and Teaching-Learning Interactions” held at Gargi College, December 2011.