An incomplete list of current working papers

Corruption and Governance

"Household subjective wellbeing and public trust in government and politicians".

"Public trust spillovers across government and private institutions".

"Corruption and price gouging in India's land and real estate market" (with Y. Das)

"Public sector corruption, political competition, and economic growth" (with S. Subhadra). R&R.

Public Finance (political-economic issues, agricultural policies)

"Political competition and public expenditure" (with R. K. Sahoo)

"Political competition and tax revenue" (with R. K. Sahoo)

"Democracy and tax revenue" (with R.K. Sahoo)

"State lotteries and public finance".

"Public farm spending and agricultural productivity" (with R. Kumar)

"Institutional credit, public farm spending, and agricultural productivity" (with R. Kumar)

"Public investment and private investment in agriculture" (with R. Kumar and J. P. Sahu)

"Political competition and public agricultural spending" (with R. Kumar)

Economics of Crime, Law and Economics

"Local crime and trust in police"

"Lotteries and crime"

Strategic Management/ Economics of Organizations

"Does leadership matter for an organization's performance?" (with K. Benson)

"Labour dynamics and firm financial outcomes".

Household Finance

"Social capital, risk aversion, and stock market participation".

"Digital payments and household financial investment behaviour in India" (with S. Jain and J. P. Sahu).

Elections

"Political competition, economic growth, and voter dissatisfaction". 

"Political competition and legislator quality".

"Electoral effects of local sentiments, political dynasties and economic growth: Evidence from the 2024 Odisha Assembly elections".