Curriculum Vitae

CURRENT EMPLOYMENT

·   Interim Associate Dean, The Gabelli School of Business (RWU), Bristol, RI  (Aug 2023 – current)

.         Director of General Education, Roger Williams University, Bristol, RI          (Mar 2023 – Jul 2023)

·   Professor of Economics, Roger Williams University, Bristol, RI                    (Aug 2019 –  current)

·   Associate Professor of Economics, Roger Williams University, Bristol, RI   (Aug 2013 –  Aug 2019)

·   Assistant Professor of Economics, Roger Williams University, Bristol, RI    (Aug 2008 – Aug 2013) 

            PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT

·   Lecturer, California State University, Bakersfield, CA                               (Sep 2004 – Aug 2007)

·   Senior Project Analyst, Institute of Economic Growth, Delhi, India           (Jul 1997 –  Jan 1998)

           EDUCATION

·   Ph.D. Economics                      Iowa State University                       Ames, IA   (1999 –  2005)

      ·   M.S. Economics                       Iowa State University               Ames, IA  (1999 – 2004)

·   M.A. Economics       Delhi School of Economics (Delhi Univ.) Delhi, India  (1995 – 1997)

·   B.Sc. Economics          St. Xavier’s College (Calcutta Univ.)   Calcutta, India  (1992 – 1995)

           RESEARCH INTERESTS

            Public Economics & Policy, Political Economy, Economics of Conflict, Design of International Institutions, Economics Education

           TEACHING EXPERIENCE

            Microeconomics (Introductory and Intermediate)

            Macroeconomics (Introductory)

           Public Economics/Public Finance

           Political Economy/Public Choice

           Economics of Conflict & Global Security

           Economics of Institutions

           Non-Cooperative Game Theory

           Applications of Cooperative Game Theory

           Global Issues: Social, Economic, and Political

           Spices, Scimitars, and Galleons: An Economic History of the Indian Ocean

           JOURNAL ARTICLES

·   “Corruption Via Media Capture: The Effect of Competition” (with S. Vaidya), Southern Economic Journal, Vol.82, Issue 4, 2016.

·   “Changing Threat Perceptions and Efficient Provisioning of International Security”, Canadian Journal of Economics, Vol. 47, No.   4, 2014.

·   "Symposium on Peace and Security in India: An Introduction," Economics of Peace and Security Journal, Vol. 9, No. 1, 2014 – editorial article.

·   “Designing Institutions for Global Security”, Economics of Peace and Security Journal, Vol. 7, No. 2, 2012.

·   “The Effect of Opportunity Cost and Hawkishness on Protests in Occupied Regions”, Defence and Peace Economics, Vol. 23, Issue 1, 2012.

·   “Structuring International Institutions for the Efficient Provisioning of Global Security”, Public Choice, Vol. 144, Issue 1–2, 2010.

·   “An Exploratory Study of Financial Remittances among Non-Resident Indians in the United States” (with S. A. Hegde), Journal of Family and Economic Issues, Vol. 30, No. 2, 2009.

·   “Some Factors Affecting Independence Movements: An Overview”, Economics of Peace and Security Journal, Vol. 2, No. 2, 2007.

     POLICY BRIEFS/TECHNICAL REPORTS

·   “Using Game Theory to Encourage Cooperation and Cost Sharing Among Cities” – Funded by the College & University Collaborative of Rhode Island, 2016.

·   “Do After-School Programs in the Arts Reduce Juvenile Crime?” (with M. Bach-Coulibaly and M. Gregg) – Funded by the College & University Collaborative of Rhode Island, 2014.

·   “Designing Institutions for Promoting Participation in Conservation Programs: The Importance of Landowner Characteristics” (with D. Otto) – Part of project funded by the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture, Iowa State University, 2005.

           EDITED VOLUMES

·   “Symposium: Peace and Security in India” (with Jurgen Brauer), Economics of Peace and Security Journal, Vol.9, No.1, 2014.

           GRANTS

·   Grants by the College & University Collaborative of Rhode Island, 2016 ($4800 and $2000)

·   Grants by The Foundation to Promote Scholarship and Teaching, Roger Williams University, 2014–15 and 2015–16 (course releases for research).

·   Grant by the College & University Collaborative of Rhode Island (with M. Bach-Coulibaly and M. Gregg), 2013 ($10,000).

     CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS/SEMINARS

·   32nd Annual Teaching Economics Conference, Robert Morris University, PA, 2021.

·   Hidden Truths Lecture Series, Roger Williams University, 2021.

·   The Eastern Economic Association Annual Conference, Boston, 2018.

·   The Rhode Island Foundation, Providence, 2016.

·   10th Canadian Defense and Security Economics Workshop, Ottawa, Canada, 2015.

·   Inaugural RWU Faculty Association Research Showcase, Roger Williams University, 2012.

·   The Eastern Economic Association Annual Conference, New York, 2011.

·   The American Economic Association Annual Meeting, Atlanta, 2010.

·   The Public Choice Society Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, 2009.

·   The Eastern Economic Association Annual Conference, New York, 2009.

·   Globalization Lecture Series at California State University, Bakersfield, 2006.

·   The Public Choice Society Annual Meeting, New Orleans, 2005.

·   The Public Choice Society Annual Meeting, Baltimore, 2004.

·   The University of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, 2004.

·   The Midwest Economics Association Conference, Chicago, 2004.

·   The Public Choice Society Annual Meeting, Nashville, 2003.

·   The Midwest Political Science Association Annual Conference, Chicago, 2003.

            AWARDS/HONORS

·   Davis Foundation Fellowship, 2021.

·   Nominee, Teaching Excellence Award, Roger Williams University, 2021.

·   Hassenfeld Faculty Fellow, 2019 & 2020.

·   Diversity and Inclusion Fellow, Roger Williams University, 2019.

·   Faculty Merit Award, Roger Williams University, 2010, 2011.

·   Faculty Diversity Program Grant (with A. Hegde), California State University Bakersfield, 2006.

·   Faculty Development Grant, Teaching and Learning Center, California State University Bakersfield, 2005.

·   Special Consultant for Curriculum Development, California State University, 2004.

·   Premium for Academic Excellence Award, Iowa State University, 1999 – 2000.

           INSTITUTIONAL SERVICE

·   Organizer, Symposium on “Creating a Workforce for the Blue Economy”, Roger Williams University, 2023.

·   Member, GSB Dean Search Committee, Roger Williams University, 2022 - 23.

·   Member, School Faculty Review Committee, Gabelli School of Business, Roger Williams University, 2022 -23.

·   Member, Curriculum Committee, Gabelli School of Business, Roger Williams University, 2021-23.

·   Member, General Education Curriculum and Planning Committee, Roger Williams University, 2020 – 23.

·   Member, RWU Faculty Association Executive Committee, 2020-22.

·   Chair, RWU Faculty Association Finance Committee, 2020-22.

·   Member, Equity Action Plan – Education, Scholarship and Service Shepherding Group, Roger Williams University, 2020 -21.

·   Member, RWU Faculty Senate Diversity Committee, 2020-21.

·   Area Coordinator, Economics, Roger Williams University, 2020–21.

·   Member, University Curriculum Committee, Roger Williams University, 2018-20.

·   Member, General Education Curriculum and Planning Committee, Roger Williams University, 2018–19.

·   Member, Assurance of Learning Committee, Gabelli School of Business, Roger Williams University, 2017-18, 2012 -13.

·   Member, University Sabbatical Committee, Roger Williams University, 2017–18.

·   Member, Faculty Review Committee, Gabelli School of Business, Roger Williams University, 2015 – 16.

·   Member, Faculty Hiring Committee, Mathematics Department, Roger Williams University, 2015.

·   Member, Social Justice and Diversity Faculty Learning Community, Roger Williams University, 2015 – 16.

·   Member, External Grants Oversight Committee, Roger Williams University, 2011 – 2016.

·   Member, Faculty Research Committee, Gabelli School of Business, Roger Williams University, 2011–2016.

·   Member, Diversity Committee, Faculty Senate, Roger Williams University, 2012–2016.

·   Area Coordinator, Economics, Roger Williams University, 2011–12, 2015– 16.

·   Co-Facilitator, Faculty Quantitative Teaching Learning Group, Roger Williams University, 2014 – 15.

·   Co-Organizer, Gabelli School of Business Speaker Series, Roger Williams University, 2013 – 14.

·   Member, Faculty Quantitative Teaching Learning Group, Roger Williams University, 2013 – 14.

·   Member, Admissions & Enrollments Committee, Faculty Senate, Roger Williams University, 2011 – 12.

·   Member, Bookstore Advisory Committee, Roger Williams University, 2008 – 09, 2010 – 11.

·   Member, Commencement and Awards Committee, California State University, Bakersfield, 2005 – 2007.

·   Member, WASC Accreditation Task Force, California State University, Bakersfield, 2007.

·   Member, University Committee on Strategic Planning for 2005 – 2010, Iowa State University, 2004.

           PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

·   Referee for:

   Economic Inquiry

The Economic Journal

Public Choice

The B.E. Journal of Peace Economics, Peace Science, & Public Policy

The Economics of Peace & Security Journal

Oxford University Press

·   Ph.D. Thesis Examiner:

University of Birmingham, UK, 2017 (T. Zhang: “Essays on Conflict”).

·   Organizer of session on “Conflict & Global Security”, Eastern Economic Association Annual Conference, New York, 2011.

           COMMUNITY SERVICE

·   Member, Blue Economy Partnership Team (Blue Tech Innovation), State of Rhode Island, 2023.

·   Committee Member, Principal Search Committee, Nayatt School, Barrington Public School District, Rhode Island, 2021.

·   Committee Member, Strategic Planning Committee, Barrington Public School District, Rhode Island, 2017-18.

·   Committee Member, Task Force for Positive Community, Henry Barnard School, Rhode Island College, 2014 -15.

           REFERENCES 

           Available upon request