Padma Desai

Development economist and author

Padma Desai - Development economist and author
Born

1931
94 years ago

Died

April 29th, 2023
1 years ago — 92 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

United States

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An Indian-American development economist, contributed to the fields of economic policy and development strategy. Served as a professor at Columbia University. Research focused on India's economy and transitioned to closely studying Russian economic reforms during the post-Soviet period. Authored several books and articles on economic issues, emphasizing the interplay between market economies and social structures.

Authored 'Economic Transition in Eastern Europe and Russia'

Served as Director of the Center for Economic Policy at Columbia University

Conducted extensive research on Indian and Soviet economies

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