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Dr. Kalyan Chakraborty, an associate professor in the School of Accounting, Economics, and Finance at Lamar University, has been named the December 2024 Member of the Month by the International Atlantic Economic Society (IAES).
“I feel humbled and lucky to be selected among thousands of highly qualified and reputed research scholars around the world who are members of IAES. This recognition is a motivation for me to undertake innovative research that is meaningful and valuable to society,” Chakraborty said.
With a diverse range of research interests, Dr. Chakraborty has contributed extensively to the fields of applied microeconomics, health economics, public education economics, and biotechnology policy. Dr. Chakraborty first joined the IAES shortly after earning his Ph.D. in 1998, following the recommendation of his advisor.
“I received the Best Article of the Year award from the Atlantic Economic Journal in 2018. In each month, the IAES Conference Committee selects one research scholar among its members as a Member of the Month (MoM), based on their current and future research agenda and its societal impact,” Chakraborty said.
The International Atlantic Economic Society (IAES) offers an opportunity to publish papers in two highly acclaimed journals in economics discipline, i.e., Atlantic Economic Journal and International Advances in Economic Research.
Currently, Dr. Chakraborty is working on a research project examining the relationship between the quality of education and economic growth across 53 countries over the past four decades. Another ongoing project explores the effects of state-level minimum wages and Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) benefits on reducing food insecurity.
A distinguished academic with over 25 years of teaching and research experience, Dr. Chakraborty earned his Ph.D. in Economics from Utah State University, following an M.S. in Agricultural and Applied Economics from the University of Nevada, Reno. His academic journey began in India, where he earned an M.A. in Economics, a law degree, and a diploma in management.
Dr. Chakraborty’s career has spanned a variety of institutions, including Emory University, the University of Tampa, Emporia State University, and Northern State University. He also served as Associate Director and Senior Research Scientist at the Haas Center for Research at the University of West Florida before joining Lamar University.
