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11 July 2025

Department of Economics

       Department of Economics (DE) was launched in October 2009 with MA programme in Economics under the School of Global Studies. The MA programme has an updated scheme capable of equipping students to analyze the theoretical and applied aspects of the emerging trends in economic theory and policy. Courses are designed to cater to the requirements of multi-national corporations, public services and other international institutions. The Department is equipped with an exclusive computer lab with advanced software packages like STATA, Eviews and SPSS which are highly useful for the students of economics. .Department of Economics is one of the pioneering departments in the Central University of Kerala under the School of Global Studies. The Department offers M.A., M.Phil. and Ph.D. Programmes in Economics. Other than teaching assignments, the Department is also involved in academic and research activities such as conducting workshops and seminars. It has launched a public lecture serie s on Kerala’s development challenges and an annual memorial lecture in the name of Dr.K.N.Raj

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The Department offers M.A., M.Phil. and Ph.D. Programmes in Economics.

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The Department offers M.A., M.Phil. and Ph.D. Programmes in Economics.

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Department Of Economics

The Department offers M.A., M.Phil. and Ph.D. Programmes in Economics.

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Prof Sooraj Unniappan
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Prof. D. Swamikannan
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Dr. P. Abdul Kareem
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Dr. Syam Prasad
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Dr. Joseph T J
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Dr. Anver Sadath.C
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Dr. V. Nagaraj
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Dr Rijin K
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Prof. K C Baiju
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Department Of Economics

The Department offers M.A., M.Phil. and Ph.D. Programmes in Economics.

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Publications
  1. Nedumchira Lasithamol and Chalambetta Prasanth,(2025)."A Farm-Level Exploration of the Factors Influencing Climate Change Adaptation Strategies among Rice Farmers in Kerala, India",Agris on-line Papers in Economics and Informatics,XVII, No 1

  2. Rajesh H. Acharya,(2025)."Assessing the Relative Importance of Access and Affordability in Energy Poverty in India: A Guide for Future Energy Policies",International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy,15(3)

  3. V. Nagaraj,(2025)."Econometrics Techniqes for Quantitative Analysis in Linguistics Research",International Journal of Dravidian Linguistics,51(1), 1-32

  4. K C Baiju,Praveendas K,(2024)."Determinants and Correlates of Skill Development of labourers in Micro and Small Enterprises in Kerala, India",Artha Vijnana,VOL. LXVI NO. 3, September 2024 (Upcoming Issue)

  5. Rajesh H. Acharya,(2024)."Multidimensional energy poverty and human well-being: household level evidence from India",International Journal of Energy Sector Management,NA

  6. Rajesh H. Acharya,(2024)."Exploring the Dependency between Energy Access and other Sustainable Development Goals: Global Evidence",International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy,14(1)

  7. K C Baiju & Shamna T C,(2024)."Determinants of COVID Induced Repatriation of Emigrant Labourers from GCC Countries to Kerala, India: An Econometric Analysis 2024",Indian Journal of Economics and Development,Volume 20 No. 1,pp165-177

  8. Neethu E & Joseph T J,(2024)."Determinants of Public Health Expenditure in India: A State- Level Panel Data Analysis",Migration Letters,21(S4), 1538–1547

  9. Muhammedali K A, Joseph T J, Muhammed Najeeb K K, and Basim K,(2023)."How does the Manufacturing Sector in India Respond to the Economic Crisis of 2007-08? A Pre- and Post-Crisis Analysis",Empirical Economics Letters,Vol.22 (11), 169-184

  10. Shaila Jasmine L S, J V Asha ,Smitha S&Baiju K C,(2023)."Awareness of Pre- School Teachers in Kerala,India on Early identification of Special needs Children 2023",Inernational Journal of Early Childhood Special Education(INT-JECSE),15 (4)pp 219-227

  11. Shamna T C, K C Baiju,(2023)."Work experience and job plan of the repatriated emigrant labourers in the COVID pandemic waned scenario, Kerala 2023",Expolorations E-journal of theIndian Sociological Society,7(2),75-93

  12. Rajesh H. Acharya,(2023)."Who Bears the Burden of Rising Prices of Petroleum Products Due to Taxes in India?",Economic and Political Weekly,lViII no 16

  13. Savitha K L and Joseph T J,(2023)."Intensity of hospital waste generation and disposal in the selected hospitals in Kerala, India: an analysis based on hospital ownership",Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management,Vol.25, 1760–1770

  14. K C Baiju,(2023)."NEXUS OF MULTIDIMENSIONAL POVERTY AND EDUCATIONAL DEPRIVATION AMONG THE SOCIAL GROUPS:EVIDENCE FROM A DEVELOPING COUNTRY",Journal of Governance & Regulation, 12(1), 147-158, Feb 2023,12(1) pp:147-158

  15. Velaytham Nagaraj,(2023)."Progress in sustainable tourism research: An analysis of the comprehensive literature and future research directions",Sustainability,15(3) 2755

  16. Praveendas K,K C Baiju,(2022)."Employability and Skill Gap of Labourers in Home -Based Enterprises in Kerala",Indian Journal of Politics and International Relations (IJPIR), Decemeber, 2022,15(2)

  17. V. Nagaraj,(2022)."Sustainable Tourism Index: a comparative analysis of destinations in Kashmir Valley",Revista Latino-Americana de Turismologia,8(1), 1-14

  18. V. Nagaraj,(2022)."Effect of sustainable infrastructure and service delivery on sustainable tourism: application of kruskal Wallis test (Non-parametric)",International Journal of Sustainable Transportation Technology,5(2)38-50

  19. Muhammedali K A and Joseph T J,(2022)."Does India’s Economy in the Fifth Stage of Development? A Post 2007-08 Crisis Analysis",International Journal of Finance, Entrepreneurship & Sustainability,Vol.2, Issue 2

  20. K C Baiju,Praveendas K,(2022)."Identification of Skill Gap of Labourers in Home-Based Informal Enterprises in Kerala",Sampriti, September 2022,8(2)

  21. Golda Godly & Baiju K.C.,(2022)."GENDER DIGITAL DIVIDE IN KERALA, INDIA- AN EXPLORATORY ANALYSIS AT MICRO-LEVEL",The Online Journal of Distance Education and e-Learning, July 2022,10 (3), 370-375

  22. Anver sadath and Rajesh Acharya,(2022)."Achievements and challenges of energy poverty alleviation policies: Evidence from the select states in India",Journal of Public Affairs,1-18

  23. V. Nagaraj,(2022)."A Study of Factors Determining Infrastructure Performance at Tourism Destinations of Kashmir Valley",Revista de turism-studii și cercetări în turism,33 (1-9)

  24. V. Nagaraj,(2022)."An Empirical Analysis of Tourism Services in Kashmir Valley",Revista de turism-studii și cercetări în turism,33, 1-14

  25. Anver Sadath and Christopher Kuruvilla Mathen,(2022)."Examination of energy poverty among households in Kasargod District of Kerala",Energy for Sustainable Development,68, pp. 472-479

  26. K C Baiju, J V Asha & Narendra Kumar,(2022)."Role of Education on Entrepreneurial Motivation, Skills and Success of Women Entrepreneurs in Kerala, India",Education India: A Quarterly Refereed Journal of Dialogues on Education 2022,Vol. 11, Issue- 2, Paper ID: EIJ20110000671

  27. K C Baiju,,(2021)."MULTIDIMENSIONAL POVERTY AMONG SOCIAL GROUPS IN KERALA AND BIHAR: A DECOMPOSITION ANALYSIS",Anvesak, Journal published by Sardar Patel Institute of Economic and Social Research,2021,51(2), PP 1-17

  28. Anver sadath and Rajesh Acharya,(2021)."Access to Modern Energy Services and Human Development in India: Has Government Policies Paid Off?”",International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy,11(3)

  29. V. Nagaraj,(2021)."Multidimensional Inequities in Access to Water Supply: Empirical Evidence from Urban Households of Cuddalore District, Tamil Nadu",Anvesak,51(1), 58-70

  30. Akhila Balagopalan,(2021)."Analysing catastrophic out of pocket expenditure in India: Determinants and Method of Financing",South African Journal of Economics and Management Studies,24,1 & 34-42

  31. Dr. syam prasad,(2021)."Do Your Circumstances Matters in Decision on Migration: Evidence from NSSO Data",Journal of South Asian Studies,23,2 & 32-48

  32. Baiju K.C.; Vidya P.V.,(2021)."Inequality in the Distribution of Consumption Expenditure and Wealth among Social Groups in Kerala: A Comparative Analysis",Artha Vijnana, Journal published by Gokhale Institute, Pune, 2021,Vol.63, No 3,September 2021,(Pp 238-262)

  33. Anver sadath and Rajesh Acharya,(2021)."The Macroeconomic Effects of Increase and Decrease in Oil Prices: Evidences of Asymmetric Effects from India",International Journal of Energy Sector Management,Vol. 15, No. 3, pp. 647-664

  34. Baiju K.C.; Shamna T.C.,(2021)."Work and Employment Protection Measures of Inmigrant Labourers in the construction sector of Kerala: An Inclusive Approach",IASSI Quarterly –Contributions to Indian Social Science, Jan-March, 2021,Vol- 40, No. 1 (Pp 69-87)

  35. Baiju K.C.;Shamna T. C,(2020)."Social security initiatives to the inmigrant Labourers in the Construction Sector of Kerala: A Right based Approach,",Indian Journal of Politics and International Relations (IJPIR)September 2020,vol.13, No. 2

  36. ,(2020)."Sustainable Tourism in India: An Audit ",Journal of Critical Review,7(19): 6311 - 6319

  37. Shibu S.; Baiju K.C.,(2020)."Disparities among the Disabling Variables of Multidimensional Poverty in India: Comparison within the Human Development Framework.",Journal of Critical Reviews 2020,(Pp.3667-3673)

  38. ,(2020)."Factors Discriminating Entitlements to Water Supply: Empirical Evidence from Urban Household Survey in Cuddalore District, Tamil Nadu",IASSI Quarterly,39(2); 266 - 288.

  39. P. Abdul Kareem,(2020)."Indian Multinational Corporations and Technology Transfer : Prospects and Determinants",Journal of Business and Economic Policy,Vol.7, No. 1, March 2020,Pg. No. 114 - 121

  40. K A Muhammedali and T J Joseph,(2019)."Manufacturing Sector in India: An analysis in the Pre and Post Economic Crisis of 2007-08",Think India Journal,Vol. 22, No. 14, pp. 1913-1927

  41. D. Swamikannan & N. Periyamayan,(2019)."A Study on Untapped Renewable Energy Resources in Tamil Nadu",Think India Journal,22, 14 & 13153 - 13159

  42. Baiju K.C.; Shamna T.C.,(2019)."Determinants of Wage Differences between the Inmigrant and Local Labourers in the Construction Sector of Kerala",Economic & Political Weekly (EPW) August 3, 2019 .,vol .IIV, No. 31 (Pp 35-43)

  43. N. Periyamayan & D. Swamikannan,(2019)."Role of Solar Power in Environmental Protection in India",Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (JETIR),6, 6 & 418 - 422

  44. Rajesh H. Acharya,(2019)."Energy poverty and economic development: Household-level evidence from India",Energy & Buildings,183

  45. K L Savitha and T J Joseph,(2018)."Efficiency of hospital waste management in Kerala: An analysis based on hospital ownership",International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR),Vol. 8, No. 5, pages 11-23

  46. P. Abdul Kareem and K.C. Baiju,(2018)."Trend, Pattern and Determinants of Manufacturing Exports in Kerala",Spectrum Journal,Vol.6, No.2,July-December, 2018, Pg.Nos 73-79

  47. Aneesmon Cherikkakattil and T J Joseph,(2018)."Fiscal Deficit and Interest Rate in Semi-Open Economy: Recent Econometric Evidence from India",Online International Interdisciplinary Research Journal,Vol.8, No. 5, pages 116-126

  48. T. Irudayaraj & D. Swamikannan,(2018)."Fluctuating Trend of Sugarcane Cultivation in India",Shanlax International Journal of Arts, Science and Humanities,6, 2 & 31 - 36

  49. D. Swamikannan & N. Periyamayan,(2018)."Solar Water Pump Irrigation Technology: Challenges and Prospects of Agriculture Sector in India",International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews,5 , 3 & 917 - 920

  50. C P Jomit and T J Joseph,(2018)."Causal Relationship of Foreign Direct Investment, Trade and Economic Growth of Brazil",SS International Journal of Economics and Management,Vol. 8, No. 5, pages 11-23

  51. P Abdul Kareem; Baiju K.C.,(2018)."Trend, Pattern and Determinants of Manufacturing Exports in Kerala,",Spectrum- An International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences 6(2) June, 2018,(Pp No.13-18)

  52. D. Swamikannan & N. Periyamayan,(2018)."Solar Power for Sustainable Development of Remote /Un-electrified Villages in India",Bodhi International Journal of Research in Humanities, Arts and Science,2 , 14 & 44 - 49

  53. D. Swamikannan & N. Periyamayan,(2018)."Green Energy: A Study of Solar Energy in India",Shanlax International Journal of Economics,6 , 1 & 34 - 40

  54. D. Swamikannan & N. Periyamayan,(2018)."Solar Power in India: Potential, Growth Rate and Installed Capacity",International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (IJCRT),6 , 1 & 81 - 86

  55. D. Swamikannan & Dheepan C Yaadhav,(2017)."Impact of Mudra Schemes in Credit Growth of Micro, Small and Medium enterprises (MSME) sector in India",The Indian Economic Journal,Special Issue & 252 - 256

  56. Shibu S.; Baiju K.C.,(2017)."A micro level analysis of Educational deprivation among the social groups of Kasargod District, Kerala, India within the Human Development Framework",Journal of Current Research, 2017,(Pp.61857-62)

  57. P. Abdul Kareem and T. J. Joseph,(2016)."Emerging Trends and Determinants of Outward Foreign Direct Investment from India",Indian Journal of Economics,Vol.XCVII, No. 385,October 2016

  58. Abdul Kareem and T J Joseph,(2016)."Emerging trends and determinants of outward foreign direct investment from India",Indian Journal of Economics,Vol. XCVII, No.385, pages 235-253

  59. T C Shamna,Baiju K C,(2016)."The emerging issues of inmigrant labourers in the construction sector of Kerala,",Indian Journal of Economics and Development, Adyar, Chennai, February, 2016,Vol 4 (2), (PP 1- 12)

  60. D. Swamikannan & C. Jeyalakshmi,(2015)."Women Labour in Agriculture in India: Some Facets",International Journal of Business and Economic Research,1 , 1 & 22 - 28

  61. T J Joseph,(2015)."Multinational Enterprises and Technological Capability in Indian Industries: A Sector-wise Analysis after Liberalization",South Asian Journal of Management,Vol.22, No.1, pages 139-161

  62. Dr. syam prasad,(2014)."Polerization and inequality: Evidences from Kerala, India",Journal of South Asian Studies,24-2

  63. Baiju K.C.,(2014)."Role of Integrated child development services (ICDS) programme in Early Childhood care vis a vis Human Development –A micro-level Study in Kerala, India.",Journal of Governance and Development (JGD), University Utra Malayasia, June 2014,Vol-10, No.1, (Pp 241 – 264)

  64. T J Joseph,(2014)."Changing role of the State: An analysis of Economic Intervention of the Government in India after Liberalization",Journal of South Asian Studies,Vol. 2, No.2, pages 115-129

  65. V. Nagaraj,(2014)."Role of Instiutions in Urban Water Supply: A Study in Cuddalore District, Tamil Nadu",Role of Institutions in Urban Water Supply: A Study in Cuddalore District, Tamil Nadu,6(10) 90-95

  66. D. Swamikannan & R. Sathiyaseelan,(2014)."Trade in Livestock in Rural Development: Some Facets",Shanlax International Journal of Economics,2, 1 & 121 - 125

  67. K L Savitha and T J Joseph,(2013)."Hospital Waste Generation Rate in Kerala – A Statistical Analysis",International Journal of Management & Behavioural Sciences,Vol. 5, pages.60-64

  68. Baiju K.C.,(2013)."Agriculture policy in India: A critique on Inclusive Growth, Thribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal.",The Economic Journal of Nepal, December, 2013.,Vol 36, No.3& 4, Issue No.142, (Pp 152-164)

  69. D. Swamikannan & P .Karthiyayini,(2012)."Woman Entrepreneurs in Dindigul Town: An Analysis",Small Enterprises Development, Management, & Extension Journal,39, 4 & 67 - 75

  70. Samik Shome, Ramanna Shetty, T J Joseph, and Mihir Dash,(2012)."Impact of Workfare Programme on Quality of Life: A case study of National Rural Employment Guarantee Act in India",Stirling Journal of Post Graduate Research,Vol.1, No.1, pages 17-45

  71. ,(2012)."Institutions, Access and Entitlements to Water Supply: The Survey of Recent Literature",NAGARLOK,0027-7584

  72. P. Abdul Kareem,(2012)."Trend and Pattern of Outward Foreign Direct Investment from Third World Countries",Asian African Journal of Economics and Econometrics,Vol. 12,No .1, June 2012,Pg No. 209-234

  73. D. Swamikannan & Lakshami. G,(2011)."Role of Women Beneficiaries in Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Programme. A Case Study",The International Journal for Environment Protection and Rural Development,1, 2 & 49 - 53

  74. D. Swamikannan,(2011)."Pattern of Energy Consumption in Households of Tribal Colony: A Case Study",The Indian Economic Journal,Special Issue & 320 - 323

  75. Baiju K C,(2011)."Tribal Development under Decentralized Governance in Kerala. India: Issues and Challenges .",Journal of Administration and Governance (JOAAG ejournal), Melbourne, Australia, July, 2011,Vol.VI, No.1, (Pp.11-26)

  76. Baiju K C,(2011)."Decentralised Planning and Women Empowerment - A study at Panchayat level.",Journal of Extension and Research, January, 2011,Vol.13. No.1 & 2 (Pp.61-68)

  77. Baiju K C,(2011)."Social Sector Development in Kerala: Issues and Challenges",GCTE Journal of Research and Extension in Education, January, 2011.,Vol 6(1), (Pp.6-12)

  78. ,(2010)."Institutions, Access and Entitlements to Water Supply: The Case of Urban Households in Cuddalore District, Tamil Nadu",International Journal of Regulations and Governance ,10(2): 77-90

  79. T J Joseph and V Nagi Reddy,(2009)."FDI Spillovers and Export Performance of Indian Manufacturing Firms after Liberalization",Economic and Political Weekly,Vol. XLIV, No.52, pages 97-105

  80. Baiju K C,(2008)."' Agrarian Crisis and plantation Economy of Kerala: highlights from two Hill Districts' .",Sahakarana Veedhi No.357, 31/9, September, 2008.,(Pp. 15-23)

  81. M. Jeyakumar , D. Swamikannan,(2007)."Determinants of Bootstrap Finance used by Textile Based Small",Small Enterprises Development, Management & Extension Journal,34, 3 & 79 - 86

  82. T J Joseph,(2007)."Spillovers from Foreign Direct Investment and Absorptive Capacity of Firms: Evidence from Indian Manufacturing Industry after Liberalization",IIM Bangalore Management Review,Vol.19, No.2, pages 119-130

  83. T J Joseph,(2006)."Technological Performance – A Comparison of Domestic and Foreign Firms in Indian Industries after Liberalisation",ICFAI Journal of Managerial Economics,Vol.4, No.2, pages 38-63

  84. Baiju K C,(2006)."Social Security as a Human Right : Experience of a Region with High Social Development .",ISDA Journal - Studies in Development and Administration, Jan-Mar & April - June, 2006,Vol.XVI No. 1 & 2 , Pp.117-131)

  85. Baiju K C,(2006)."Basic Entitlements And The Marine Fishing Community in Kerala: A Micro -1evel Study.",Loyola Journal of Social Sciences, Jan-Jun, 2006.,Vol: XX No.1, (Pp.95-104)

  86. Baiju K C,(2006)."Financing Pattern of Urban Local Bodies- A Micro- Level Study",A Micro Level Study - Review of Social Sciences, Jan-June, 2006,Vol VII No.1, (Pp.57-67).

  87. Baiju K C,(2005)."Consumer Behaviour in Rural Kerala by Income Groups - An Empirical Analysis.",ISDA Journal - Studies in Development and Administration, Jan-Mar, 2005,Vol XV, No.1,( Pp.23-43)

  88. P. Abdul Kareem,(2004)."Trend, Composition and Direction of India’s Machinery Exports, 1970-87",International Journal of Applied Economics and Econometrics,Vol. 12,No. 4, December 2004,Pg. No. 495-524

  89. Baiju K C,(2004)."Challenges on Human Development Front. The Scenario of Kerala , Holistic Thought.",Research Journal, Jan-June and July-Dec, 2004.,Vol.No. 1 & 2 (Pp 36-48)

  90. Baiju K C,(2004)."Shift in Consumption Pattern: the Scenario of Kerala, India .",Loyola Journal of Social Sciences, Jan-June, 2004,Vol.XVIII No.1 , (Pp.07-46)

  91. P. Abdul Kareem,(2001)."The Determinants of India’s Machinery Exports, 1970-87",The Indian Economic Journal,Vol. 48,No. 2,October-December 2001,Pg.No. 39-48

  92. P. Abdul Kareem,(1997)."Foreign Trade Strategies and Economic Growth: Recent Theories and Evidences",The Asian Economic Review,Vol .XXXIX, No. 2, August 1997, Pg. No. 220-236

  93. P. Abdul Kareem,(1989)."Import Substitution in Indian Engineering Industry, 1970-87",Arthavijnana,Vol XXIX,No 4,December 1989,Pg.No 333-347

  94. P. Abdul Kareem,(1989)."Developmental Implications of Educational Backwardness: with special reference to Indian Muslims",Perspectives in Education,Vol .5, No. 3, July 1989,Pg.No 169-185

  95. P. Abdul Kareem,(1989)."The Second Stage of Import Substitution: Case of India",The Indian Journal of Economics,Vol. LXIX, No. 274, January 1989,Pg.No.271-278

  96. ,()."On the Random Walk Characteristics of Stock Returns in India",Artha Vijnana,Vol. LI, No.1, March 2009

  97. ,()."Effects of Energy Price Rise on Investment: Firm Level Evidence from Indian Manufacturing Sector",Energy Economics,40, pp. 516-22, 2015

  98. ,()."Energy Price Uncertainty and Investment: Firm Level Evidence from Indian Manufacturing Sector",International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy,2016, 6(3), pp. 364-373

  99. ,()."On the interaction between energy price and firm size in Indian economy",OPEC Energy Review ,40(3), pp. 300-315, 2016

  100. ,()."Implications of Energy Subsidy Reform in India,",Energy Policy,2017, 102, pp.453–462

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