0000-0002-2914-0256 About
Avanindra Nath Thakur is a Professor of Economics at the Jindal School of Government and Public Policy, O. P. Jindal Global University (J.G.U.). Before joining J.G.U. in 2017, he taught at Delhi University Colleges and Ambedkar University Delhi. He is also a Senior Research Fellow at the interdisciplinary research unit IDEAS at O.P. Jindal Global University and a Senior Fellow at Anadi Institute for Social Research and Action (AISRA). He has completed his M.A., MPhil, and PhD from the Centre for Economic Studies and Planning, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.
His Specialisation includes Development Economics, Economic Policies, Applied Econometrics, Labour Economics, Agricultural Economics and Data Science. His published works include research articles in numerous reputable academic journals, including Economic and Political Weekly, The Indian Journal of Labour Economics, The Indian Journal of Agricultural Economics, and Agrarian South: The Journal of Political Economy. He has also contributed chapters to books published by esteemed publishers, including Oxford University Press and Springer Nature. His works are closely associated with contemporary issues in labour, gender, agriculture, and the political economy of development. He has also contributed to many debates and discussions on policy issues in Newspapers and other open platforms. He is also an editor of the international, peer-reviewed journal “Socrates: A Journal of Public Policy, Public Administration and Philosophy”.
Dr Thakur has extensive experience in handling large datasets, including National Sample Survey Organisation Unit-level data, Periodic Labour Force Survey Data, Census of India data, etc. He has advanced-level familiarity with statistical programming, including SPSS, R and Stata. He has completed a full ten-course specialisation in “Data Science with R” from Johns Hopkins University and a specialisation in “Statistics with R” from Duke University. Dr Thakur has substantial experience engaging with policymakers, farmer organisations, civil society actors, and research institutions. He has participated in policy consultations, workshops, and conferences at national and international levels.
Employment
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O. P. Jindal Global University Professor of Economics2024 - Present
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O. P. Jindal Global University Associate Professor and Associate Dean2020 - 2024
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O. P. Jindal Global University Assistant Professor2017 - 2020
Education
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Jawaharlal Nehru University PhD2008 - 2013
Projects & Funding
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Publications (17)
- Leisure and self-care for Dalit women in India Save
- Labour Laws and the Trend of Security of Tenure, Paid Leave, and Social Security Provisions of Workers in India: An Enterprise-Level Analysis (2004–2024) Save
- Decoding the Recent Rise in Women’s Work Participation Save
- Impact of Socio-economic Factors on Agricultural Prices: A Case Study of Paddy Cultivation in India Save
- Employment Conditions, Structural Change, and Industrial Policy in Neoliberal India: An Enterprise-level Analysis of Employment Status, 2004–2024 Save
- Does a Mother’s Education Matter for Childcare in India? Evidence from Time Use Survey Save
- Access to Institutional Credit and Socio-economic Inequality: Implications for Social Justice in Rural Bihar Save
- Input Use and Socio-Economic Status of Farmers: A Case of Paddy Cultivation in India Save
- Public Procurement, Land Ownership and Agricultural Price Variation Across States: The Case of Paddy Cultivation in India Save
- Economic Implications of Reverse Migration in India Save