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Supriyo De

National Institute of Public Finance and Policy, Income Tax Department, University of Sydney, Yokohama National University, Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru University

ORCID iD 0000-0002-1260-2207

About

A versatile macro-fiscal and financial economist, Supriyo De has around 27 years of experience in policy, operations, and research. Prior to joining NIPFP as RBI Chair Professor, he was Commissioner of Income Tax, Advisor in Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister and Senior Economist in The World Bank, in that order. He has expertise in fiscal policy, public finance, sovereign credit ratings, capital flows, remittances, tax policy and tax administration. His exceptional macro-fiscal forecasting, tax analysis and fiscal policy assessment abilities are demonstrated in various World Bank publications such as Global Economic Prospects, World Development Report and Migration and Development Briefs. He played key roles in policy dialogue and advising senior management in national and international contexts such as for the BRICS Report. His ability to translate rigorous analytical work into policy reforms is seen in Nigeria’s and Ethiopia’s remittance accounting frameworks and tax incentive rationalization in India. His commitment to technical assistance and capacity building resulted in significant progress in Egypt’s tax expenditure calculations and training developing country officials at Duke University. He has published in journals and books. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from University of Sydney and a Master in Economics from Yokohama National University.

Employment

  • National Institute of Public Finance and Policy Reserve Bank of India Chair Professor
    2022 - Present
  • Income Tax Department Commissioner of Income Tax
    2021 - 2022
  • Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister Adviser/Commissioner
    2020 - 2021
  • World Bank Senior Economist
    2013 - 2020
  • Government of India Department of Economic Affairs Officer on Special Duty to the Chief Economic Adviser
    2010 - 2013
  • India Department of Revenue Additional Director
    2009 - 2010
  • Income Tax Department Additional Commissioner
    2008 - 2009
  • Income Tax Department Deputy Commissioner (Study Leave)
    2004 - 2008
  • India Department of Revenue Under Secretary (Tax Policy and Legislation)
    2000 - 2004
  • Income Tax Department Assistant Commissioner
    1995 - 2000

Education

  • University of Sydney Doctor of Philosophy
    2004 - 2008
  • Yokohama National University Master of Economics
    2002 - 2004
  • Jawaharlal Nehru University Master of Arts
    1993 - 1995
  • University of Delhi Bachelor of Arts
    1990 - 1993

Projects & Funding

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Publications (12)