Rajabrata Banerjee is an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of South Australia Business unit. He holds a BSc in Economics from the University of Calcutta (Scottish Church College), MA in Economics from Jadavpur University, and a PhD in Economics from Monash University.
Prof Banerjee's research focuses on applied macroeconomics in the field of economic growth, development and environmental sustainability. This includes identifying factors that improve firm-level performances, contribute to national economic growth and important for framing policies at the state and national levels. He has published research articles in a range of high-ranking international journals including Journal of Economic Growth,... Read more
About me
Rajabrata Banerjee is an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of South Australia Business unit. He holds a BSc in Economics from the University of Calcutta (Scottish Church College), MA in Economics from Jadavpur University, and a PhD in Economics from Monash University.
Prof Banerjee's research focuses on applied macroeconomics in the field of economic growth, development and environmental sustainability. This includes identifying factors that improve firm-level performances, contribute to national economic growth and important for framing policies at the state and national levels. He has published research articles in a range of high-ranking international journals including Journal of Economic Growth, Energy Economics, Journal of Cleaner Production, International Review of Financial Analysis and Southern Economic Journal. As a member of a vibrant team, he has received external research funding from a number of international think-tanks, such as the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) and the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR).
Assoc Prof Banerjee is an executive member of the Economic History Society of Australia and New Zealand, a member of the Economic Society of Australia, American Economic Association, Centre for Development Economics and Sustainability (Monash University) and a fellow of South Australian Governor’s Leadership Foundation program.
Assoc Prof Banerjee has a passion for teaching and teaches a broad range of economics courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He is also an active research degree supervisor.
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About me
Doctor of Philosophy Monash University
Master of Arts Jadavpur University, India
Bachelor of Science University of Calcutta, India
RESEARCH GRANTS:
2018-2020: Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) Research Grant (joint with L. Crase, B. Cooper, J. Connor and K. Gupta). Amount: $1.3 million. Project title: "Institutions to support intensification, integrated decision making and inclusiveness in agriculture in the East Gangetic Plain". (Category 1 Research Grant)
2018-2019: Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) Research Grant (joint with T. Cavoli, R. Donato and I. Onur). Amount: USD $125,000 (AUD $167,000). Project value $500,000. Project title: "Understanding the Economic Effects of Financial Inclusion in ASEAN and East Asia". (Category 3 Research Grant)
2017-2019: Australian Centre for Financial Studies... Read more
Research
Excludes commercial-in-confidence projects.
Institutions to support intensification, integrated decision making and inclusiveness in agriculture in the East Gangetic Plain, ACIAR - Research and Development Program, 30/06/2018 - 31/05/2021
Research
Research since 2008 is shown below. To see earlier years visit ORCID, ResearcherID or Scopus
Open access indicates that an output is open access.
| Year | Output |
|---|---|
| 2020 |
1
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| 2020 |
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| 2019 |
Open access
4
2
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| 2017 |
8
7
2
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| 2010 |
Open access
55
43
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| Year | Output |
|---|---|
| 2020 |
1
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| 2020 |
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| 2019 |
1
1
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| 2019 |
7
4
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| 2019 |
6
4
1
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| 2019 |
Open access
4
2
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| 2019 |
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| 2017 |
1
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| 2017 |
8
7
2
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| 2017 |
Open access
10
9
1
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| 2016 |
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| 2016 |
1
1
2
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| 2016 |
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| 2014 |
12
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| 2014 |
Open access
2
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| 2014 |
2
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| 2013 |
Open access
9
7
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| 2012 |
Open access
15
11
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| 2010 |
Open access
55
43
|
| Year | Output |
|---|---|
| 2012 |
Open access
1
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Research
RESEARCH GRANTS:
2018-2020: Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) Research Grant (joint with L. Crase, B. Cooper, J. Connor and K. Gupta). Amount: $1.3 million. Project title: "Institutions to support intensification, integrated decision making and inclusiveness in agriculture in the East Gangetic Plain". (Category 1 Research Grant)
2018-2019: Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) Research Grant (joint with T. Cavoli, R. Donato and I. Onur). Amount: USD $125,000 (AUD $167,000). Project value $500,000. Project title: "Understanding the Economic Effects of Financial Inclusion in ASEAN and East Asia". (Category 3 Research Grant)
2017-2019: Australian Centre for Financial Studies (ACFS) Academic Research Grant (joint with R. McIver, T. Cavoli and J. Wilson). Amount $10,000. Project title “Stock market returns and Macroeconomic activity: Australia over the long run”.
2016: Early Career Travel Grant, UniSA. Amount $3000. 2012-2013: Division of Business research grant, the University of South Australia (joint with Dr J Wilson). Amount $4,949. Project title: “Education and Economic Development: Australian Growth and Productivity in the Long Run”.
2012: Centre for Regulation and Market Analysis (CRMA) research grant, the University of South Australia (joint with Prof M Shanahan). Amount $2,000. Project title: “Long-run Supply Constraints on Agricultural Productivity: Evidence from Australia –An extension”.
2011-2012: Centre for Regulation and Market Analysis (CRMA) research grant, the University of South Australia (joint with Prof M Shanahan). Amount $5,000. Project title: “Long-run Supply Constraints on Agricultural Productivity: Evidence from Australia”.
2010: International travel grant for early career researchers, Monash University.
Working papers:
External engagement & recognition
| Organisation | Country |
|---|---|
| Essential Services Commission of South Australia | AUSTRALIA |
| Jadavpur University | INDIA |
| Monash University | AUSTRALIA |
| Murdoch University | AUSTRALIA |
| University of South Australia | AUSTRALIA |
| University of Western Australia | AUSTRALIA |
External engagement & recognition
| Engagement/recognition | Year |
|---|---|
Affiliated MemberCentre for Development Economics and Sustainability |
2019 |
Governor's Leadership Foundation FellowshipLeader's Institute of South Australia |
2018 |
MemberAmerican Economic Association |
2018 |
Member, Leader's Institute Flagship programGovernor's Leadership Foundation Program |
2018 |
Teaching and Learning Excellence Award - Curriculum LeadershipUniversity of South Australia |
2017 |
MemberCenter for Economic History |
2016 |
MemberEconomic Society of Australia |
2016 |
Treasurer and Executive MemberEconomic History Society of Australia and New Zealand |
2016 |
MemberCenter for Economic History |
2015 |
MemberEconomic Society of Australia |
2015 |
Treasurer and Executive MemberEconomic History Society of Australia and New Zealand |
2015 |
MemberCenter for Economic History |
2014 |
MemberEconomic Society of Australia |
2014 |
Treasurer and Executive MemberEconomic History Society of Australia and New Zealand |
2014 |
MemberEconomic Society of Australia |
2013 |
Treasurer and Executive MemberEconomic History Society of Australia and New Zealand |
2013 |
MemberEconomic Society of Australia |
2012 |
Supported Researcher AwardUniversity of South Australia |
2012 |
MemberEconomic Society of Australia |
2011 |
Professional Development
Teaching & student supervision
Teaching & student supervision
Supervisions from 2010 shown
| Thesis title | Student status |
|---|---|
| Affordability, reliability and efficiency: how does the increasing renewable generation impact the Australian National Electricity Market? | Current |
| Textual analysis for frauds prevention in equity crowdfunding | Current |
| Sectoral foreign aid, institutional quality and economic development | Completed |
| The role of international capital flows in emerging market economies: trends, causes and consequences | Completed |
