Faculty Details

PhD- Economics (2010)     -      Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi

M. Phil- Economics (2005) -      Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi. (Rank-1 in JNU Entrance Exam)

M.A.-Economics (2002)     -      University of Hyderabad (HCU), Hyderabad

B.A. - Eco. Hons. (2000)   -      Utkal University, Bhubaneswar

UGC-NET (Eco.)- 2004

Dr. Pritish Kumar Sahu is an Associate Professor in the area of Economics and Finance at IMI Bhubaneswar. He holds PhD (& M.Phil) in Economics from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi and M.A in Economics from Hyderabad Central University. Dr. Sahu has over 13 years of post-PhD experiences in teaching, research, consulting and in policy making spheres with iinternational organisations and academic institutions of global repute. He has worked with United Nations (UN) Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), Indian Institute of foreign Trade (CWS), Delhi University and Multimedia University (Malaysia) during this period. Dr. Sahu has published in international/national journals (Indexed in WoS, SCOPUS, ABS, ABDC, UGC-CARE etc.) and cited widely in journals papers and policy reports including the Economic Survey, Govt. of India. Prof. Sahu has written Research book, book chapters, working papers, and contributed to Nobel Laureate Paul Krugman’s global edition textbooks on International Economics, international Finance and Trade. He has also written several columns on contemporary economic issues in popular newspapers (Indian Express, Bangkok Post, The Hindu, Business Line, Jakarta Post, Times of India, Moneycontrol, New Strait Times, Odia Regional Newspaper etc.). in addition, Dr. Sahu has also worked as an independent consultant to the Commonwealth Secretariat in framing the trade policy and export strategy for several countries viz. Sri Lanka, Grenada, Indonesia, Nigeria, Papua New Guyana, ECOWAS Countries. He has supervised students, worked as a PI in few projects, chaired sessions in conferences, trained many professionals, received few awards & recognitions and associated with few journals in different capacities.

● (2024) "Do green innovation and good governance Limit CO2 Emissions:Evidence from Twelve Polluting Countries with Panel Data Decision Tree Model". Discover Sustainability,5:198, Springer.

● (2024) The impact of Aggregated and Disaggregated fisheries Production and Licensed fishermen on fishing grounds footprint:A time series analysis, Marine Pollution Bulletin. Elsevier, 1156423 .(SCOPUS Q1)

● (2024) Examining the Dynamic Impact of Carbon Emissions, Renewable Energy and Economic Growth on Healthcare Expenditure in Asian Countries, Heliyon Elsevier, e30136.(SCOPUS Q1)

● (2023) Sectoral foreign direct investment and environmental degradation: new insights from diversification of energy mix containing fossil fuels and renewable energy. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, Springer, vol. 30, pp. 91853–91873. (SCOPUS Q1)

● (2023) ‘Thee effect of research intensity on total factor productivity in OECD countries during 1890-2018: evidence from a new Poisson pseudo maximum likelihood estimation approach’, Quality and Quantity, Springer (SCOPUS Q1, WOS, ABS, ABDC)

● (2022) ‘Gold price and exchange rate in pre and during Covid-19 period in India: Modelling dependence using copulas’, Resources Policy, Elsevier Vol. 79 (SCOPUS Q1, WOS, ABS, ABDC).

● (2022), “Symmetric and asymmetric impact of economic growth, capital formation, renewable and non-renewable energy consumption on environment in OECD countries” Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier 160, 112300 (SCI, IF- 16.79)- [Scopus Q1].

● (2022), “Investigating the Asymmetry effects of crude oil price on the energy consumption in the United States”, Environmental Science and Pollution Research, Springer, 29, 817–827 Springer, SCI and Scopus indexed. (IF- 5.8)- [Scopus Q1]

● (2022) ‘India and RCEP Agreement: The Cost and Benefit of Joining the Trade Deal’. IUP Journal of Applied Economics. Vol.21 (4), pp. 7-22 (ABDC) 

● (2019) ‘Determinants of Tariff Elimination under Transpacific Agreements and its Impact on Indonesia’s Trade Balance” Journal of Indonesian Economy and Business, vol.34, no.1, pp-17-34. (Scopus, JEL-AEA)

● (2017) “India’s competitive advantage and Export: Gravity Model Approach”, Arthshastra: Indian Journal of Economics and Research, Vol.6, No.6. pp. 23-37. (ICI- UGC listed)

● (2017) “Globalization and its effect on pollution in Malaysia: the role of Transpacific Partnership (TPP) agreement” Environmental Science and Pollution Research, vol. 24, no. 29, pp- 23096-23113, Springer, (SCI and Scopus indexed)- [IF- 5.19; Scopus Q1]

● (2016) ‘Malaysia’s Domestic Value Added Export: The role of Policy Reforms and Governance’, International Journal of Economics and Financial Issues, vol.6, no.4, pp. 1578-1584, (Scopus).

● (2015) ‘Free Trade Agreement and its Success: An Evaluation in the Light of Malaysia’s Strategic Policy Plans and Reforms’, Bulletin of Political Economy, vol.9, no. 2. Pp.171-196 (JEL-AEA).

● (2015) ‘Free Trade Agreements and the Extra Regional FDI: The case of ASEAN and India FTA’, International Journal of Economic Research, vol.12, no.4, pp. 1029-1041, (Scopus).

● (2015) ‘Effects of Military Expenditure on Stock Market Development: Panel Evidence from System GMM Estimates’, Defence and Peace Economics, Taylor and Francis, vol.26, no.2, pp. 271-287 (Scopus Q1/Q2, ABDC- B, IF: 2.02)

● (2015) ‘Technical Efficiency of Domestic and Foreign Firms in Indian Manufacturing: A firm level Panel Analysis’, Indian Journal of Economics, vol.382, no.1, (UGC Listed)

● (2014) ‘Does Higher Productivity and Efficiency Leads to Spillover: Evidence from Indian Manufacturing’, Journal of Developing Areas, vol.48, no.3, pp.175- 193 (ABDC- B).

● (2014) ‘The Influence of Malaysian FTA on Trade and Investment, with Special Reference to India- Malaysian FTA’, The IUP Journal of Applied Economics, vol.13, no.2., pp.48-70 (ABDC- C)

● (2014) ‘Government Procurement in India: The case of Public Sector Undertakings in the light of WTO agreements’, Journal of Studies in Dynamics and Change, vol.1, no.2, pp. 49-56.

● (2013) ‘Convergence or Divergence in CFA FRANC Countries: A Time Series Analysis’ Journal of Applied Business and Economics, North American Business Press, vol.14, no.2, pp.112-127 (ABDC- C).

● (2013) ‘Foreign Shareholding and Productivity Spillover: A firm level analysis of Indian Manufacturing’ The IUP Journal of Applied Economics, vol.12, no.2, pp.1-16. (ABDC- C)

● (2012) ‘Foreign Multinationals and Export Competitiveness: The Case of Indian Manufacturing’, International Journal of Arts and Commerce, vol.1, no.1, pp.58-82.

Books Published

 â— Sahu P.K. (2018) ‘Asia`s New Global Investors: The Rise of Indian Outward FDI’, Serial Publications, New Delhi, July. ISBN: 978-93-86611-352.

● ‘Impact of Remittances on Poverty in Developing Countries’- Published by UNCTAD, Geneva, UNCTAD/DITC/TNCD/2010/8, Copyright © United Nations, February 2011. (With UNCTAD Team)

Book Chapters

● (2017) “Prediction of Financial Distress for Electricity Sectors using Data Mining”, in Saeed et. al. (ed.), ‘Recent Trends in Information and Communication Technology’, Book Series, Volume 5, pp. 3-11, Springer. (Scopus).

● (2013) ‘Impact of Remittances on Poverty in India: Empirical Evidence’, In Sidharthan and Narayanan (ed.), Human Capital and Development: The Indian Experience; Chapter-6, pp. 77-101, Springer publisher. (Scopus)

Working Papers (With Commonwealth Sec. and Centre for WTO Studies) 

 â— Banga R. and Sahu P.K. (2015) ‘Transpacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA): Implication for India’s trade and Investment’, Centre for WTO Studies, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, Working Paper, No. CWS/WP/200/24, New Delhi.

● Banga R. and Sahu P.K. (2017) ‘Supporting Sri Lanka’s Free Trade Agreements’, Trade Competitiveness Section, Commonwealth Secretariat, Report prepared for Ministry of Industry and Commerce, Sri Lanka.

● Banga R. and Sahu P.K. (2016) ‘Estimating the Trade Impact of PACER Plus Countries on Papua New Guinea’, Trade Competitiveness Section, Commonwealth Secretariat, Report prepared for Department of Commerce and Industry, Papua New Guinea.

● Banga R. and Sahu P.K. (2015) ‘Policy Advocacy for Nigeria and West Africa-European Union Economic Partnership Agreement’, Trade Competitiveness Section, Trade Division, Commonwealth Secretariat, Report prepared for Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Nigeria.

• Paul Krugman, Maurice Obstfeld and Marc Melitz’s Textbook ‘International Economics: Theory and Policy’ 10th Global Edition, Pearson Publisher. Global Contributor- Pritish K. Sahu and S. Paladini (UK), June 2014.
• Paul Krugman, Maurice Obstfeld and Marc Melitz’s Textbook ‘International Finance: Theory and Policy’, 10th Global Edition, Pearson Publisher. Global Contributor- Pritish K. Sahu and S. Paladini (UK), July 2014.
• Paul Krugman, Maurice Obstfeld and Marc Melitz’s Textbook ‘International Trade: Theory and Policy’, 10th Global Edition, Pearson Publisher. Global Contributor- Pritish K. Sahu and S. Paladini (UK), June 2014.
  
  
  

Consultancies

•  March- 2019- “Grenada’s Global competitive New Product and New Market for Export Diversification”, Trade Policy Division, Commonwealth Secretariat, London.

• Aug- Jan 2019- “New Product and New Market for Grenada”, Trade Policy Division, Commonwealth Secretariat, London.

•  Oct- Nov 2016- ‘Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement: Trade effect and Policy decision’, Trade Policy Division, Commonwealth Secretariat, London.

•  June- July 2015- “Estimating the Trade Impact of West Africa- EU Economic Partnership Agreement”, Trade Policy Division, Commonwealth Secretariat, London.

•  April- May 2016- “Estimating the Trade Impact of PACER Plus Countries on Papua New Guinea”, Trade Policy Division, Commonwealth Secretariat, London.

Completed Projects

•  ‘India-Malaysia Free Trade Agreements: Opportunities for Malaysian Firms’, (funded by Multimedia University, Malaysia)-   2013.
•  Natural Resource Requirements in BRIC Countries’ (Centre for WTO Studies, IIFT).
•  Government Procurement in India: A Study of PSUs’ (funded by Ministry of commerce, Govt. of India- completed at Centre for WTO Studies, IIFT)- 2011
• Foreign Direct Investment in Africa: Opportunities for Indian Manufacturing’ (funded by Ministry of Commerce, GOI, Completed at UNCTAD-India)
•  Impact of Migration on Poverty in Developing Countries: A Case Study of India’ (funded by UNCTAD, Geneva)
•  Impact of Indo-ASEAN FTA on Bilateral Investment Flows’ (project completed at UNCTAD, India)

• US Trade Policy (2024) : Washington DC, USA, US Department of States. Under the USA Govt Exchange Programme (International Visitors Leadership Programme) during June- July, 2024. 

Awards and Recognitions

•  January 2015- Received the ‘Hind Rattan Award’ from the Non Residence Indian Welfare Society at New Delhi, 25^th Jan, 2015.
• July 2003- Rank 1 (topper) in M. Phil/ PhD (CSRD/ Economics) Entrance Examination conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru University in 2003-04.

Academic and Institutional Affiliations

• Convener of the Board of Economist of the Indian Observer Post (on Economic Policy matters and Budget Suggestions.
• Advisory Board member (Continuing since 2018)- South Asian Institute for Advanced Research and Development, Kolkata, Indi
• Associate Editor- AshEse Journal of Economics, Woolwich, UK
• Editorial Review Board Member- Amity Journal of Economics, India
• Life Member- Forum for Global Knowledge Sharing (Knowledge Forum)
• Reviewer for few national and international journals

 English Newspaper Editorial (National and International)-

• Nov. 17, 2020- “The RCEP Question” The Indian Express (Opinion- Column) https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/the-rcep-trade-deal-question-7054679/

•  Aug.28, 2020: From Border Dispute to Economic Retaliation: Re-looking India’s Trade with China, Indian Observer Post, Column. https://indianobserverpost.in/NewsDetail.aspx?Article=901&WebUrl=web

•  June 03, 2020- The Economics of ‘Self Reliant’ Growth: Demand vs. Supply Side Measures: In Times of India Blog. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/readersblog/economicthoughts/the-economics-of-self-reliant-growth-demand-versus-supply-side-measures-20873/

•  Jan 20, 2020- Re-looking economic growth through demand side measures, Moneycontrol, Economy Policy Opinion. https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/companies/re-looking-economic-growth-through-demand-side-measures-4835281.html

•  Nov 27, 2019- ‘Rebalancing India’s Trade and Market Access after RCEP Move’, ‘Moneycontrol’, Economy Policy Opinion. https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/economy/policy/rebalancing-indias-trade-and-market-access-after-rcep-move-4675571.html

•  Oct 20, 2019- ‘From Farm to Plate and all things in between’, Guest Column, Times of India, Bhubaneswar.

• Oct 9, 2019- ‘RCEP deal: The case for India keeping its steel industry out of the trade pact, Moneycontrol, Economy Policy Opinion. https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/economy/rcep-deal-trade-pact-import-export-duty-steel-industry-tariff-4513151.html

• June 1, 2016- ‘The Many Hidden Cost of Joining TPP’, Bangkok Post, Daily Newspaper, Column-Opinion, Thailand. http://www.bangkokpost.com/opinion/opinion/996929/the-many-hidden-costs-of-joining-the-tpp.

• March 11, 2016- ‘Trans-pacific deal puts India in a Spot’, The Hindu Business Line, Daily Business Newspaper, Opinion, India. http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/transpacific-trade-deal-puts-india-in-a-spot/article8342603.ec

• Feb 18, 2016- Transpacific Partnership: Should Indonesia Join or not?’, Jakarta Post, Daily News Paper, Opinion- Insight article, Indonesia. http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2016/02/18/insight-trans-pacific-partnership-should-indonesia-join-it-or-not.html

• Dec 6, 2014- ‘Currency crisis and Foreign Exchange Inflow’, Sin Chew Daily, Daily Newspaper, Malaysia.

Odia Newspaper Editorial-

• Nov 28, 2021- Nutan Sikhyanitira Prayog O Karyanwayan, Prameya Newspaper, Opinion/Editorial Article.
• Oct 26, 2021- Pradushan O Arthaniti: Bharatar Bhumika, The Samaja Newspaper, Opinion/Editorial Article.
• Oct 3, 2021- Sachetana hin Sabadhan, Samaja Newspaper, Special Article, Sunday Special.
• July 8, 2021 – ‘Tika Rajaniti O Bastabata’ (Tika Politics and the reality) Dharitri Newspaper, Opinion/Editorial Article.
• Oct 20, 2020- ‘Company Adhiniyam, 2020 ra Abasyakata’, Dharitri Newspaper, Opinion/Editorial Article.
• Sept 17, 2020- Biswavidyalara Swayatata ebng Adhyadesh’ Dharitri Newspaper, Opinion/Editorial Article,
• June 22, 2020- “Bharata China Trade War” In the Dharitri Newspaper, Opinion/Editorial Article,
• July 11, 2020- Sarakaranka Abhimukhya: Chahida na Sampurna Chahida” In the Dharitri Newspaper, Opinion/Editorial Article.
• Nov 22, 2019- Corporate Tikas ebang Arthika Abhibrudhi”, The Samaja Newspaper, Opinion/Editorial Article.
• Nov 4, 2019- Bank Bilayakaran; Ajira Abasyakata, The Samaja Newspaper, Opinion/Editorial Article.

Electronic and Print Media

Appeared in more than 100 debates as an empaneled economist of Doordarshan (DD-Odia) and as a subject Expert (Economics) in various TV channels and in All India Radio on Budget and other contemporary Economic Issues. Views are also quoted and published in several English, Hindi and Odia Newspapers on few occasions.