Doctoral Scholar | Economics & Public Policy
Ajay Kumar Samariya.
Researcher in Development Economics, Labour Economics, Economic Shocks, and Public Policy. Bridging economic theory and evidence-based policy design to address questions of productivity, inequality, and structural transformation.
About
I am a Doctoral Scholar at the Indian Institute of Management Rohtak, specializing in Economics and Public Policy. My doctoral research focuses on the Empirical Investigation of Economic Shocks and Productivity, examining how macroeconomic disruptions shape firm-level outcomes and sectoral dynamics. I hold an M.A. in Public Policy, Law and Governance from the Central University of Rajasthan (University Gold Medalist), an M.A. in Economics, and a B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering.
My research spans development economics, labour economics, public policy evaluation, and intellectual property management. I have published in leading Scopus-indexed journals including the Journal of Policy Modeling (ABDC-A), Journal of the Knowledge Economy, and Social Change. I bring a multidisciplinary perspective as a Chartered Engineer (India) and have qualified the UGC-NET in Economics three times.
Education
Ph.D., Economics and Public Policy
M.A., Public Policy, Law and Governance
M.A., Economics
B.Tech., Mechanical Engineering
Research Interests
Exploring economic dynamics through empirical and policy lenses
Development Economics
Studying economic growth, poverty, inequality, and structural transformation in developing economies.
Labour Economics
Analyzing labour market outcomes, employment patterns, wage dynamics, and human capital formation.
Economic Shocks
Investigating the impact of economic disruptions on productivity, firm behavior, and macroeconomic stability.
Public Policy
Evaluating policy interventions in education, digital literacy, affirmative action, and social development.
Impact Evaluation
Applying quasi-experimental and econometric methods to assess causal effects of programs and policies.
Intellectual Property
Examining IP management strategies, technology transfer, and innovation policy frameworks.
Publications
Peer-reviewed research in leading international journals
Bankruptcy reforms, distressed firms and ownership: The design of complementary policies during structural transition
Two to Tango: Multiple Affirmative Action Policy in Education and Employment
Internet and Economic Growth Across Income Levels: a Panel Data Analysis
Has PMGDISHA Enhanced the Digital Skills and Expanded the Freedoms of Rural Citizens? Exploration Through the Capability Approach
Intellectual property management and strategy: a review
Media and development: The future of women's health
Ongoing Research
Working papers and research in progress
Economic shocks and productivity: role of ownership structure
with S. Bahl, D. Sharma, and P. Majumder
Social structure and gender differences in public employment: evidence from India's affirmative action policy
with S. Bahl and D. Sharma
Determinants of Education-Occupation Mismatch in India: A Machine Learning Approach
with S. Bahl and D.P. Sharma
Navigating Digital Transformation: The moderating roles of option multiplicity and cash deterrence to use digital payments
with D. Sharma, P. Majumder, and S. Bahl
Teaching
Courses and academic instruction
Tutorials, Economics & Public Policy
- Economic Analysis and Business Decision Making
- Macro Environment of Business
- Society, Business and the Indian Economy
Assistant Professor, Department of Economics
- Public Economics
- Macroeconomics
- Economic Development and Policy in India
- Introductory Public Policy
Conferences & Presentations
Selected academic conferences and colloquia
Eighth Conversations on Research (CoRe)
IGIDR Ph.D. Colloquium, Mumbai, India
21st AGBA World Congress
Bangkok, Thailand
AASLE 2024 Conference
Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
19th AGBA Annual World Congress
Dubai, UAE
COMTREP Conference
Amity University, India
2nd PAN NIT HSS International Conference
MNIT, Jaipur, India
7th PAN IIM World Management Conference
IIM Rohtak, India
10th International CESI Conference
JNU, New Delhi, India
Awards & Recognition
Essay Writing Competition 2025
Second position — IIM Rohtak, Doctoral Scholars
University Gold Medal
First Position, MA in Public Policy — Central University of Rajasthan (2018-2020)
UGC-NET Economics
Qualified in 2017, 2021, and 2022 — University Grants Commission
Chartered Engineer [India]
The Institution of Engineers (India), Kolkata — 2014
Curriculum Vitae
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