Rajesh Barik
Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani - Goa Campus, ICFAI Business School, Institute of Development Studies Kolkata, Pondicherry University, Institute of Rural Management
0000-0002-8658-0207
About
Dr. Rajesh Barik is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at BITS Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa Campus. Prior to his current role, Dr. Barik served as an Assistant Professor at ICFAI Business School Hyderabad, where he contributed significantly to both teaching and research.
Dr. Barik earned his Ph.D. in Economics from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Indore, where his research laid the groundwork for his ongoing exploration of critical socio-economic issues. His research interests are diverse and interdisciplinary, focusing on financial inclusion, financial literacy, digital finance, and the broader dimensions of poverty and human development. He specifically studies gender development and gender discrimination, demonstrating a keen interest in comprehending and tackling the systemic barriers that contribute to digital exclusion.
In addition to these areas, Dr. Barik is committed to advancing knowledge on social policy and its impact on marginalized communities. His work aims to inform policy-making processes that can foster equitable and sustainable development.
Dr. Barik's research has been recognized in various academic forums, and he actively collaborates with scholars and institutions to further his investigations into these pressing issues. He is dedicated to teaching and mentoring the next generation of economists, offering courses that integrate his research insights with contemporary economic challenges.
Employment
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Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani - Goa Campus Assistant Professor2023 - Present
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ICFAI Business School Assistant Professor2021 - 2023
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Institute of Rural Management Research Associate2021 - 2021
Education
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Institute of Development Studies Kolkata M.PHIL2013 - 2015
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Pondicherry University MA Economics2011 - 2013
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Fakir Mohan University BA Economics2008 - 2011
Projects & Funding
Projects & funding information is unavailable.
Publications (13)
- How does Financial Inclusion Affect Unemployment: Finding Evidence from Selected Upper Middle and Lower Middle-Income Countries? Save
- Factors Influencing Facemask and Hand Sanitizer use During the COVID-19 Pandemic Save
- Demand-Side and Supply-Side Determinants of Financial Inclusion in Indian States: Evidence from Post-Liberalization Period Save
- Does financial inclusion control corruption in upper-middle and lower-middle income countries? Save
- Financial Inclusion and Human Development in Indian States: Evidence from the Post-Liberalisation Periods Save
- How the COVID-19 Pandemic has Affected Transgender Community People: Findings From a Telephonic Survey in Odisha Save
- Impact of Covid-19 pandemic on female health care workers in Odisha (India) Save
- What Constraints Financial Inclusion for the Transgender Community? Field-based Evidences from Odisha (India) Save
- Does financial inclusion affect financial stability: Evidence from BRICS nations? Save
- Analyzing the progress and prospects of financial inclusion in India Save