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Prof. Pabitra Kumar Mishra
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Central University of Punjab, Ghudda, Bathinda-151401
Prof. Pabitra Kumar Mishra

Professor
Department of Economic Studies
School of Social Sciences

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Qualification

Ph.D. in Economics Utkal University, Odisha

M.Phil. in Economics from Annamalai University, Chennai

M.A. in Analytical & Applied Economics from Utkal University, Odisha

 

Experience

Professor, from July 13, 2018 and Continuing

Associate Professor, from July 13, 2015 to July 12, 2018

 

 

Research Area

Development Economics, Tourism Economics, Financial Economics

Research Interests

Poverty, Inequality and Quality of Life; Tourism and Economic Growth; Finance and Economic Growth;

Professional Affiliation
  • Regular Member, American Economic Association (USA)
  • Basic Membership, World Economics Association (UK)
  • Life Member, The Indian Econometric Society (India)
  • Life Member, Indian Commerce Association (India)
  • Life Member, Indian Society for Ecological Economics (India)
  • Life Member, The Society of Economics and Development (India)
  • Life Member, Agricultural Economics Research Association (India)
  • Life Member, Orissa Economic Association (India)
  • Life Member, Haryana Economic Association (India)
  • Life Member, Rajasthan Economic Association (India)
Publications
Papers
  • Mishra, S. K., Mishra, P. K., & Sarangi, M. K., (2024). Do Globalization and Gender Equality Accelerate Economic Growth in Asian Countries?, International Research Journal of Multidisciplinary Scope, 5(2), 803-812
  • Meher, A. K., Venkatachalapathy, T. K., Panda, P. K., & Mishra, P. K. (2024). Multidimensional Poverty among the Handloom Weavers in Odisha, India: Prevalence and Determinants, Indian Journal of Human Development, [Online Available]
  • Mishra, P. K. (2024). Does Savings-Led Growth Hypothesis Support Viksit Bharat@2047 Mission in India?, Productivity, 65(2), 107-117
  • Mishra, S. K., Mishra, P. K., & Sarangi, M. K., (2024). Is the Influence of International Oil Price Changes on Economic Growth Significant in India?, International Research Journal of Multidisciplinary Scope, 5(2), 472-483
  • Mishra, P.K. (2023): “India’s Culture and Sustainable Tourism for Viksit Bharat by 2047”, in Sustainable Practices in Tourism and Hospitality, edited by Himanshu Bhusan Rout, Rajesh Ramasamy, and Sunil Kumar, Indu Book Services Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, pp. 1-8.
  • Mishra, P. K. & Mishra, S. K. (2023). Do Banking and Financial Services Sectors Show Herding Behaviour in India Stock Market Amid COVID-19 Pandemic? Insights from Quantile Regression Approach, Millennial Asia: An International Journal of Asian Studies, 14(1), 54-84
  • Mishra, Rout, H. B., P. K., Sahoo, D., Kumar, P. & Chaini, S. (2023). International Tourism, Financial Deepening and Economic Growth: Insights from Southern African Countries, Theoretical and Practical Research in Economic Fields, 14, 1(17), 74-84
  • Mishra, P. K. & Mishra, S. K. (2022). Stock Markets' Responses to COVID-19 in Developing Countries: Evidence from the SAARC Region, International Journal of Global Environmental Issues, 21(1), 59-81
  • Mishra, P. K. & Mishra, S. K. (2022). Is the Impact of COVID-19 Significant in Determining Equity Market Integration? Insights from BRICS Economies, Global Journal of Emerging Market Economies, 14(2), 137-162
  • Mishra, P. K., Sahoo, D., Rout, H. B., Chaini, S., & Kumar, P. (2022). Does Tourism Foster Economic Growth in BRICS Region? Empirical Evidence Over 1995-2019, Journal of Environmental Management and Tourism, 13, 4(60), 1089-1099
  • Mishra, P. K., Rout, H. B. & Sahoo, D. (2021). International Tourism and Economic Growth: Empirical Evidence from BRICS Countries, African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure, 10(6), 1944-1958
  • Mishra, P. K., Rout, H. B. & Chaini, S. R. (2021). Does International Tourism Foster Economic Growth? Evidence from SAARC Countries, Indian Journal of Economics and Business, 20(3), 359-376
  • Mishra, P. K. & Mishra, S. K. (2021). COVID-19 Pandemic and Stock Market Reaction: Empirical Insights from 15 Asian Countries, Transnational Corporations Review, 13(2), 139-155
  • Mishra, P. K., Rout, H. B. & Chaini, S. R. (2021). Tourism, Governance and Economic Growth in India, Journal of Environmental Management and Tourism, 12, 2(50), 521-528
  • Mishra, P. K., Kumar, S., Arif, M., Niyazi, A. & Kaur, K. (2020). Poverty in Multidimensional Perspective: Policy Insights from Selected North-Indian Districts, Millennial Asia: An International Journal of Asian Studies, 1-28
  • Mishra, S. K., Mishra, P. K., Sarangi, M. K. & Biswal, S. N. (2020). Does Social Sector Development Foster Economic Growth? Empirical Insights from Odisha, Orissa Economic Journal, 52(1), 81-100
  • Mishra, P. K., Mishra, S. K. & Sarangi, M. K. (2020): Social Sector Development and Economic Growth in India, 1990-91 to 2017-18, Journal of Economic Development, 45(4), 49-68
  • Mishra, P. K. & Mishra, S. K. (2020). Revisiting Feldstein-Horioka Puzzle: Evidence from SAARC Economies, The Indian Economic Journal, 68(2), 172-192
  • Mishra, P. K. & Mishra, S. K. (2020). Corona Pandemic and Stock Market Behaviour: Empirical Insights from Selected Asian Countries, Millennial Asia: An International Journal of Asian Studies, 11(3), 341-365
  • Mishra, S. K., Sarangi, M.K. & Mishra, P. K. (2020). Nexus between Anthropogenic Activities and GHGs Emission in India: An Empirical Analysis, International Journal of Innovation, Creativity and Change, 11(10), 464-481
  • Mishra, P. K. & Mishra, S. K. (2020): Integration of ASEAN-5 Equity Markets: Implications, SCMS Journal of Indian Management, 17(2), 20-29
  • Mishra, P. K., Mishra, S. K. & Sarangi, M. K. (2020): Do Women’s Advancement and Gender Parity Promote Economic Growth? Evidence from 30 Asian Countries, Millennial Asia: An International Journal of Asian Studies, 11(1), 5-26
  • Mishra, P. K., Rout, H. B. & Kestwal, A. K. (2020): Tourism, Foreign Direct Investment and Economic Growth in India, African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure, 9(1), 1-7
  • Mishra, P. K., Rout, H. B. & Kestwal, A. K. (2019): Tourism-Energy-Environment-Growth Nexus: Evidence from India, Journal of Environmental Management and Tourism, 10(5), 1179-1190
  • Mishra, P. K. (2018): Taxonomy of Socio-economic Development across Indian States, Journal of Economic and Social Development, 14(2), 49-57
  • Rout, H. B., Mishra, P. K. & Pradhan, B. B. (2018): Empirics of Tourism-Led Growth in India, 1995 to 2016, Journal of Environmental Management and Tourism, 9(6), 1190-1201
  • Mishra, P. K., Rout, H. B. & Pradhan, B. B. (2018): Seasonality in Tourism and Forecasting Foreign Tourist Arrivals in India, Iranian Journal of Management Studies, 11(4), 629-658
  • Mishra, P. K., Mall, M., & Pradhan, B.B. (2017): Economic Growth, Structural Change and Intersectoral Linkages in SAARC Economics, Regional and Sectoral Economic Studies, 17(2), 75-88
  • Mishra, S. K., & Mishra, P.K., (2017): Gender Equality and Economic Growth: Empirical Evidence from SAARC Nations, Orissa Economic Journal, 49 (1/2), 137-154
  • Mishra, P. K., (2017): Socio-Economic Impacts of Climate Change in Odisha: Issues, Challenges and Policy Options, Journal of Climate Change, 3(1), 93-107
  • Rout, H.B., Mishra, P.K., & Pradhan, B.B. (2016): Socio-Economic Impacts of Tourism in India: An Empirical Analysis, Journal of Environmental Management and Tourism, 7(4), 762-768
  • Mishra, P. K., Rout, H. B., & Sanghamitra (2016): Tourism in Odisha: An Engine of Long-Run Growth, Journal of Tourism Management Research, 3(2), 74-84
  • Mishra, P. K., Mishra, S. K., & Sahoo, F. K. (2016): Empirical Evidence on Regional Disparities Across Indian States, Orissa Economic Journal, 48(1), 107-122
  • Mishra, P.K., & Mishra, S.K., (2015): Integration of Capital Markets in SAARC Region: An Empirical Study, Uttaranchal Business Review, 5(1), 81-90
  • Mishra, P.K., & Mishra, S.K., (2015): The Triangulation Dynamics between Education, Health and Economic Growth in India, The Journal of Commerce, 7(2), 69-89
  • Mishra, P. K., (2014): Gold Price and Capital Market Movement in India: The Toda-Yamamoto Approach, Global Business Review, 15(1), 37-45
  • Mishra, P. K., (2014): Exclusion to Inclusion: An Economic Paradigm for India, FIIB Business Review, 3(4): 3-15
  • Mishra, P.K. (2013): Random Walk Behaviour: Indian Equity Market, SCMS Journal of Indian Management, 10(3), 55-66
  • Mishra, P.K. (2012): Volatility of BRIC Capital Markets: An Empirical Analysis, FIIB Business Review, 1(Special Issue), 52-61
  • Mishra, P. K., (2012): The Dynamics of the Relationship between Imports and Economic Growth in India, South Asian Journal of Macroeconomics and Public Finance, 1(1), 57-79
  • Mishra, P. K., (2012): The Nexus between Resource Mobilization by Mutual Funds and Economic Growth in India, Global Business Review, 13(1), 123-136
  • Mishra, P. K., (2011): Dynamics of the Relationship between Mutual Funds Investment Flow and Stock Market Returns in India, Vision: The Journal of Business Perspective, 15(1), 31-40

 

Research Guidance
  • Supervisor- Harmeet Kaur, Regd. No. 16phdeco01 on the topic entitled “Gender Equality, Women’s Empowerment and Economic Growth: A Study of Asia- Pacific Countries”, at Central University of Punjab, Bathinda - 2024
  • Supervisor- Javaid Ahmad Mir, Regd. No. CUPB/MPh-PhD/SSS/CES/2013-14/01 on the topic entitled “Insurance Development and Macroeconomic Growth: Analysis of Selected Asian Countries”, at Central University of Punjab, Bathinda -2019
  • Supervisor- Harpreet Kaur, Regd. No. CUPB/MPh-PhD/SSS/CES/2013-14/14 on the topic entitled “Determinants of Economic Growth: A Study of Selected Asian Countries”, at Central University of Punjab, Bathinda. -2018
  • Supervisor- Musavir Ul Habib, Regd. No. CUPB/MPh-PhD/SSS/CES/2013-14/08 on the topic entitled “Relationship between Energy and Economic Growth: Experience from Selected Asian Countries”, at Central University of Punjab, Bathinda. - 2018
  • Supervisor- Irfana Unjum, Regd. No. CUPB/MPh-PhD/SSS/CES/2012-13/10 on the topic entitled “Multi-dimensional Poverty in Rural Kashmir: Extent, Determinants and Policy Options” at Central University of Punjab, Bathinda. - 2018
  • Co-Supervisor- Himanshu Bhusan Rout, Regd. No.0961232004 on the topic entitled “A Study on Socio-Economic Impacts of Tourism in India” at Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha -2017
Conference/ Workshops/Seminars Attended
  • Delivered a Special Lecture on “Determination of Income and Employment, & Balance of Payments” on 23 July 2024 during 2.00PM-5.00PM in the Content Enrichment Program for PGT Economics, Organised by Novodaya Leadership Institute, Amritsar, Punjab.
  • Delivered a Plenary Lecture on ‘Viksit Bharat @2047: A Dream or Reality’ in the Two-day International conference on Ambedkar's Perspective on Dynamics of Indian Economy: A Way towards Viksit Bharat @2047 Organised by Shyam Lal College, University of Delhi, Shahdara, Delhi on 15 April 2024 during 1.30PM-2.00PM.
  • Delivered an invited talk on ‘Arrow has Left the Bow: The Challenge is Hitting the Target’ in the Two-day National Seminar on Viksit Bharat @2047: Economic and Management Challenges Organised by the Department of Management, Central University of Odisha on 28 March 2024 during 11.00AM-12.00N.
  • Delivered a Special Lecture on “Econometric Modelling: Bridging Theory and Data Analysis” on 27 March 2024 during 12.00N-2.00PM in the Department of Economics, Central University of Odisha.
  • Delivered two Lectures on “Mapping the Scholarly Landscape: The Systematic Literature Review Approach”, “Econometric Modelling: Bridging Theory and Data Analysis” on 13 March 2024 during 2.00PM-5.15PM; and two Lectures on “Mastering Scholarly Etiquette: Referencing & Citation Styles and Tools”, and “From Idea to Ink: Navigating Academic Writing & Publishing Books” 14 March 2024 during 11.00AM-12.30PM, and 2.00PM-3.30PM in the ICSSR Sponsored Capacity Building Programme Organised by the Department of Management, Central University of Rajasthan
  • Participated in Online Orientation Program on “Aligning with Vision of NEP-2020, New Accreditation System, Innovative Model for Imparting Holistic Education for Teacher of HEI” conducted by Accreditation Ranking and Certification Network of India (ARCNET India) and CliMed Research Solutions, India on March 06, 2024
  • Participated in Online Three-Day FDP on ‘Citation & Reference Management for Scholarly Writing’ Organised by IQAC-NSB, Bangalore in collaboration with Mendeley, Netherlands from 26th February 2024 to 28th February 2024.
  • Delivered a Lecture on ‘Selecting Appropriate Panel Data Models’ in the ICSSR Sponsored Capacity Building Programme Organised by the Department of Economic Studies, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda on 15 February 2024
  • Presented a paper titled “Tourism for Sustainable Development in G20 Countries” in the International Conference on Sustainable Models and Paradigms for Future of World Tourism and Hospitality Sector: Innovations, Challenges and Opportunities Organised by Centre for Tourism and Hospitality Studies, HNB Garhwal University, Srinagar, Garhwal, Uttarakhand during 9-10 February 2024.
  • Delivered a Lecture on ‘Data Collection and Usage in Social Science Research’ in the ICSSR Sponsored Capacity Building Programme Organised by the Department of Geography, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda on 07 February 2024
  • Delivered a Lecture on ‘Relevance of Methodology in Social Science Research’ in the ICSSR Sponsored Capacity Building Programme Organised by the Department of Sociology, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda on 19 January 2024.
  • Participated in Online Orientation Program on 'NAAC Accreditation & Documentation Blueprint' conducted by Accreditation Ranking and Certification Network of India (ARCNET India) and CliMed Research Solutions, India on January 07, 2024.
  • Participated as a resource person in the two-day National Workshop on ‘Developing Curricula Incorporating Indian Knowledge for Higher Education in Economics’ Organised by DES Pune University, Pune, Maharashtra in Collaboration with IEDS, Noida from 21st December 2023 to 22nd December 2023.
  • Participated in Online National FDP on ‘Research Writing and Publication Process’ Organised by Centre for Research & Training (CRT) under National Foundation for Entrepreneurship Development (NFED), Tamil Nadu from 25th November 2023 to 26th November 2023.
  • Presented a paper titled “Globalization, Gender Equality and Economic Growth in Asian Countries” at the 42nd Annual Conference of Rajasthan Economic Association Organised by Vardhman Mahaveer Open University, Kota, Rajasthan from 3-4 October 2023.
  • Participated in Online National RDP (Workshop) on ‘A Systems Approach to Meaningful Research’ Organised by MTC Global Leadership Institute, Bangalore from 27-28 September 2023.
  • Presented a paper titled “Financial Inclusion for Sustainable Development in South Asian Countries” at the 5th International Conference on Accounting, Business, Economics and Politics organised by the Institute of Management, University of Szczecin, Poland from 25-26 September 2023.
  • Participated in a two-day workshop on ‘Capacity Building for e-content/MOOCs Development’ Organised by IQAC, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda from 21-22 September 2023.
  • Participated in Online National RDP (Workshop) on ‘Writing Empirical Research: A Guide to the Fundamentals’ Organised by MTC Global Leadership Institute, Bangalore from 13-14 September 2023.
  • Participated in ‘NSSO Unit Level Data Extraction Workshop using STATA Software’ Organised by the Department of Economics, Akal University, Talwandi Sabo (Bathinda) from 29th Feb 2020 to 1st March 2020.

 

Conference/ Workshops/Seminars Organised
  • Organised Two days International Conference on “Entrepreneurship and Small Business: Opportunities & Challenges” Sponsored by ICSSR under the IMPRESS Scheme, New Delhi, (Funding: Rs. 3,00,000/-) during 26th – 27th August 2021.
  • Co-Course Director of ICSSR Sponsored Online Two weeks “Capacity Building Programme for Social Science Faculty Members”, conducted at Central University of Punjab, Bathinda (Funding: Rs.1,15,800/-) during 9th to 21st August 2021.
  • Co-Course Director of ICSSR Sponsored Two weeks “Capacity Building Programme for Social Science Faculty Members”, conducted at Central University of Punjab, Bathinda (Funding: Rs.8,00,000/-) during 10th to 21st May 2019.
  • Coordinator of Fulbright-Nehru Specialist Programme-2018 on the themeConflict Resolution and Peace in Asia: Issues and Challenges” in hosting Prof. Nancy D. Erbe, California State University, USA at Central University of Punjab, Bathinda during 27th Feb to 26th Mar 2019 being sponsored by USEIF (Funding: USD 7,128)
  • Organised Two days National Conference on “Sustainable Management Practices: Trends, Issues & Challenges” Sponsored by ICSSR, New Delhi, (Funding: Rs. 1,50,000/-) during 1st-2nd November 2018.
  • Co-Course Director of ICSSR Sponsored Two weeks “Capacity Building Programme for Social Science Faculty Members”, conducted at Central University of Punjab, Bathinda (Funding: Rs.9,40,000/-) during 18th to 31st May 2018.
  • Organised Two days National Conference on “Growth Strategies of Tourism in India: Opportunities & Challenges” Sponsored by Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, (Funding: Rs.3,41,000/-) during 29th -30th November 2017
  • Co-Course Director of ICSSR Sponsored Two weeks “Capacity Building Programme for Social Science Faculty Members”, conducted at Central University of Punjab, Bathinda (Funding: Rs.9,40,000/-) during 1st to 14th June 2017.

 

Peer Recognition
  • Member, Board of Research, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda (2023 and cont.)
  • Member of IQAC, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda (2023 and Cont.)
  • Member of Academic Council, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda (2020 and Cont.)
  • Member of University Court, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda (2021-23)
  • Member of Executive Council, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda (2020-23)
  • Secretary, Finance Committee, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda (2022-23)
  • Member of Planning Board, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda (2020-23)
  • Ex-Officio Member of Building Committee, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda (2022-23)
  • Chairperson of School Board, School of Social Sciences, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda (2020-23)
  • Chairperson of Board of Studies, Department of Economic Studies, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda (2023 and Cont.)
  • Member of Board of Studies, Department of Management, Central University of Rajasthan (2022 and Cont.)
  • Member of UG Board of Studies in Economics, Pondicherry University (2023 and Cont.)
  • Member of Board of Studies, Department of Arts, Guru Kashi University, Punjab (2023 and Cont.)
  • Member of Board of Studies, Department of Economics, IIS University, Rajasthan (2023 and Cont.)
  • Member of Board of Studies, Department of Economics and Development Studies, Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi (2023 and Cont.)
  • Member of Board of Studies, Department of Economics, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi (2024 and Cont.)