Profile for Nabamita Dutta

Research and publishing

  All Publications

( The publication year, if different from the acceptance year, is stated separately in parenthesis)

1. “Financial Development and Women’s Rights”. 2022. (with Saibal Kar), Economics Bulletin, Forthcoming
2. “An Analysis of Rural Shocks in India during the Pandemic”.2022. ( with Saibal Kar), Economic and Political Weekly, Forthcoming
3. “Gender and Access to Finance: Perceived Constraints of Majority Female-owned Indian Firms”. 2022. (with Sushanta Mallick), British Journal of Management, https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-8551.12623
4. “Innovation and Perceived Corruption:  A Firm Level Analysis for India”. 2021. (with Saibal Kar and Hamid Beladi), Business and Politics, 24(2), 151-170 https://doi.org/10.1017/bap.2021.20 (Publication year – 2022)
5. Female Entrepreneurs, and Marriage: Role of Individualism”. 2021. South Asian Journal of Macroeconomics and Public Finance, (Publication year – 2022) https://doi.org/10.1177/22779787211064505
6. “Attitudes Towards Abortion: How Do Cultural Traits Shape Education’s Impact”. 2021. (with Lisa Giddings and Russell S. Sobel), Review of Social Economy, Forthcoming
7. “Does Trust Always Help Gender Role Attitudes? The Role of Individualism and Collectivism”. 2021. (with Lisa Giddings and Russell S. Sobel), Social Indicators Research,  Forthcoming
8. “What Influences Entrepreneurship among Skilled Immigrants in United States?Evidence from Micro-data”. 2021. (with Saibal Kar and Russell S. Sobel), Business Economics, Forthcoming
9. “Financial Development and Entrepreneurship”. 2021. (with Daniel Meierrieks), International Review of Economics and Finance, Forthcoming
10. “Share of Women In Parliament and Heath And Education Outcomes”. 2020. (with Haley Maus), Journal of Economic Development, Forthcoming
11. “Entrepreneurship, Fear of Failure, and Economic Policy. 2020. (with Russell S. Sobel), European Journal of Political Economy, Forthcoming
12. “Do Financial Development and Political Institutions act as Substitutes or Complements?”. 2019. ( with Luisa Blanco), Oxford Development Studies, Forthcoming
13. “Self-Employment, Gender and Cultural Traits”. 2019. ( with Taylor Franklin), Journal of Developing Areas, Forthcoming
14. “Does State-level Per Capita Income affect Juvenile Delinquency? An Empirical Analysis for Indian States”. 2019. (with Dipparna Jana and Saibal Kar), Economic Modelling, Forthcoming
15. “The Obstacle Named ‘Corruption’: An Empirical Analysis of Indian Firms”. 2019. Review of Economics & Finance, Forthcoming
16. “Can Greater Attention to Women’s Rights be a Cure for Income Inequality?”.2018. ( with Lisa Giddings and Sanjukta Roy), Contemporary Economic Policy, 37(3), 545-559 (Publication year – 2019)
17. “Entrepreneurship and Human Capital: The role of Financial Development”.2018. (with Russell S. Sobel), International Review of Economics and Finance , 57, 319-332
18. “Relating Rule of Law and Budgetary Allocation for Tourism: Does per capita income growth make a difference for Indian states?”. 2017. ( with Saibal Kar), Economic Modelling, 71, 263-271 (Publication Year – 2018)
19. “Enabling Women Entrepreneurs: Exploring factors that mitigate the negative impacts of fertility rates on female entrepreneurship”. 2017. (with Sushanta Mallick), Kyklos, 71(3), 402-432 (Publication Year – 2018)
20. “What determines Governance Across Nations: Do Economic and Social Globalization Play a Role” ( with Deepraj Mukherjee). 2017. Economic Modelling, 69, 103-113
21. “Human Capital and FDI: How does Corruption Affect the Relationship?”.2017. ( with Saibal Kar and Shrabani Saha). Economic Analysis and Policy, 56, 126-134
22. “Can Financial Development Enhance Information Transparency”.2017. (with Deepraj Mukherjee).  Economic Change and Restructuring, 51(4), 279-302 ( Publication Year – 2018)
23. “Aiding Economic Freedom: Exploring Interactions between Foreign Aid, Income, and Institutions”. 2016. (with Claudia C. Williamson).European Journal of Political Economy, 45, 24-38
24. “The Right to be Free: Is media freedom good news for women’s rights?”.2016. ( with Arusha Cooray and Sushanta Mallick). Journal of Institutional Economics, 13(2),327-355
25. “Foreign Aid and Business Climate: An Empirical Analysis of SSA countries”. 2016. ( with Russell Sobel and Sanjukta Roy). Journal of Entrepreneurship and Public Policy, 5(3), 365-382.
26. “State Fragility and Transparency”. 2016.( with Sanjukta Roy). International Journal of Development Issues, 15(3),202-223
27. “Do Literacy and A Mature Democratic Regime Cure Corruption?”.2016. (with Deepraj Mukherjee). Journal of Economic Development, 41(2), 1-26
28. “The Interactive Impact of Press Freedom and Media Reach on Corruption”.2016. (with Sanjukta Roy ).Economic Modelling, 58, 227- 236.
29. “Does female human capital formation matter for the growth effect of remittances? Evidence from developing countries”.2016. ( with Arusha Cooray and Sushanta Mallick). Oxford Development Studies, 44(4), 458-478.
30. “Does Corruption Ever Help Entrepreneurship?”.2016. (with Russell S. Sobel). Small Business Economics, 47, 179 – 199, DOI: 10.1007/s11187-016-9728-7
31. “Can Foreign Aid Free the Press?”.2015. (with Claudia R. Williamson). Journal of Institutional Economics, 12 (3), 603-621.
32. “Trade Openness and Labor Force Participation in Africa: the role of political institutions”.2015. ( with Arusha Cooray and Sushanta Mallick). Industrial Relations: A Journal of Economy and Society, 56(2), 319-350 ( Publication Year – 2017)
33. “Dynamics of Investment and Bank Credit Recovery after Banking Crisis”.2015. ( with Sheida Teimouri). Journal of Financial Stability, special issue, 26, 306-327.
34. “Risk Factors for Domestic Violence: An Empirical Analysis for Indian States”. 2015. ( with Vinodhini Umashankar, Meenakshi Rishi and Sanjukta Roy). Journal of Developing Areas, 50(3), 241-259 (Publication Year -2016)
35. Re-examining the Relationship between Domestic Investment and Foreign Aid: Does Political Stability Matter?”.2014. (with Deepraj Mukherjee and Sanjukta Roy). International Review of Applied Economics, 29 (3), 259-286 (Publication Year – 2015)
36. “Gender-Specific Human Capital, Openness and Growth: Exploring the Linkages for South Asia”.2013. (with Arusha Cooray and Sushanta Mallick). Review of Development Economics, 18(1), 107 - 122
37. “The Amplification Effect: Foreign Aid’s Impact on Political Institutions,”.2013. (with Peter T. Leeson and Claudia Williamson). Kyklos, 66(2), 208 – 228
38. “Cultural Traits and Stock Market Development: An Empirical Analysis”.2013. ( with Deepraj Mukherjee). Journal of Entrepreneurship and Public Policy, 4(1), 33-49; doi:10.1108/JEPP-01-2013-0003 (Publication Year – 2015)
39. “Do Political Institutions and Culture Jointly Matter for Financial Development?”.2013. (with Deepraj Mukherjee). Global Economy Journal, 13(2), 203 – 232
40. “Media, Education and Corruption: Investigating the associations”.2013. (with Sanjukta Roy). Economic Affairs, 33(2), 207-219
41. “Informal Sector and Corruption: An Empirical Investigation for India”.2012. (with Saibal Kar and Sanjukta Roy). International Review of Economics and Finance (IZA DP No. 557 – cited in Wall Street Journal, October 17, 2011), 27, 357 – 373 (Publication Year – 2013)
42. “Entrepreneurship and Political Risk” (with Russell S. Sobel and Sanjukta Roy). 2012. Journal of Entrepreneurship and Public Policy, 2(2), 130-143 ( Publication Year – 2013)
43. “Does Fiscal Decentralization Result in a Better Business Climate?”. 2012. (with Russell S. Sobel and Sanjukta Roy). Applied Economics Letters, 20:1, 84-91 (Publication Year – 2013)
44. “The Changing Face of Culture: Gauging the Impact of a Free Media”. 2011. (with Sanjukta Roy). European Journal of Law and Economics, 36(1), 95 -115 (Publication Year – 2013), doi: 1007/s10657-011-9261-8
45. “Effect of the Political Regime on Asset Returns for Emerging Markets: An Empirical Investigation”. 2011. South Asian Journal of Macroeconomics and Public Finance,  1(1), 135 – 156 (Publication Year – 2012)
46. “Is Culture a determinant of Financial Development?”.2011. (with Deepraj Mukherjee). Applied Economics Letters, 19(6), 585-590 (Publication Year – 2012)
47. “Financial Development and Capital Flight: Is The Association Non-Linear?”. 2011. Review of International Economics, Forthcoming
48. “Do Potential Skilled Emigrants Care about Political Stability at Home?” (with Sanjukta Roy). 2010. Review of Development Economics, 15(3), 442 – 457 ( Publication Year – 2011)
49. “Foreign Direct Investment and Human Capital: The Role of Political and Civil Rights,”. 2010. (with Kwasi Yeboah). Journal of International Development, 25 (2), 160 – 179 (Publication Year – 2013 )
50. “Does Cultural Diversity increase the rate of Entrepreneurial Activity?”.2010. (with Russell S. Sobel and Sanjukta Roy). Review of Austrian Economics, 23 (3), 269 – 286
51. “How is Culture paving the path for Women’s Rights?”. 2010. Economics Bulletin, 30 (3), 1778 – 1793
52. “Does a Free Press Nurture Entrepreneurship?”.2010. (with Sanjukta Roy and Russell S. Sobel). Southern Journal of Entrepreneurship, 4 (1), 71- 91 (Publication Year – 2011 )
53. “Beyond Borders: Is Media Freedom Contagious?” (with Russell S. Sobel and Sanjukta Roy). 2009. Kyklos, 63 (1), 123 – 133 (Publication Year – 2010)
54. “The Impact of Foreign Direct Investment on Press Freedom,” (with Sanjukta Roy). 2009. Kyklos, 62 (2), 239-257
55. “The Impact of Financial Development on Domestic Investment: A Quantile Regression Approach”.2009. (with Sanjukta Roy) Indian Macroeconomics Annual, 6, 107 -130
56. “What Attracts Foreign Direct Investment?”.2009. (with Sanjukta Roy). Economic Affairs, 29(3), 81-86
57. “Foreign Direct Investment, Financial Development and Political Risks”. 2008. (with Sanjukta Roy). Journal of Developing Areas, 44(2), 303 – 327 (Publication Year – 2011)

 Books

2019 : Dutta, Nabamita, Claudia R. Williamson (eds.), Lessons on Foreign Aid and Economic Development: Micro and Macro Perspectives. Palgrave Macmillan, forthcoming.

 Contributions to Edited Volumes

1. “Aid Allocation and Outcomes: What Role Do Political Motives Play?” (with Nabamita Dutta), Chapter 7, in Nabamita Dutta and Claudia R. Williamson, eds., Lessons on Foreign Aid and Economic Development: Micro and Macro Perspectives. Palgrave Macmillan, 2019, forthcoming.
2. “Can Foreign Aid Promote Political and Economic Freedom?” (with Nabamita Dutta and Michael , Chapter 10, in Nabamita Dutta and Claudia R. Williamson, eds., Lessons on Foreign Aid and Economic Development: Micro and Macro Perspectives. Palgrave Macmillan, 2019, forthcoming.
3. " Beyond Borders: Is Media Freedom Contagious?" (with Russell S. Sobel and Sanjukta Roy) in Monroe E. Price and Susan Abbott (ed.), Evaluating the Evaluators: Measures of Press Freedom and Media Contributions to Development, Center for International Media Assistance (CIMA), Peter Lang Publishing (New York, NY).
4. “Does Fiscal Decentralization Result in a Better Business Climate?” (with Russell S. Sobel and Sanjukta Roy)  in Robert F. Salvino Jr. , Michael T. Tasto , Gregory M. Randolph (ed.), Entrepreneurial Action, Public Policy, And Economic Outcomes: Edward Elgar Publishing, UK. 151-176

Invited Seminars, Workshops and Panels

2021:

• Invited Luncheon speaker for Missouri Valley Economic Association (MVA), Kansas City, Missouri, USA , 2021 - - scheduled
• Invited Speaker for Managing Risk and Uncertainty: The Challenge of Entrepreneurship - Research Symposium,  Denver, Colorado, USA 
• 2021 Junior Mentoring Breakfast, CSWEP, American Economic Association (AEA) Meetings, 2021 (virtual)

2020: 

• Invited seminar at School of Public & Environmental Affairs (SPEA), Indiana University, Bloomington, USA

2018:

• Invited seminar at Professor T.J. Brook’s class at Ekonomická Univerzita v Bratislave, Bratislava, Slovakia

2017:

• Invited as a key note speaker for the ‘Economic Growth and Socioeconomic Issues in China and India’ conference at University of Lincoln, United Kingdom
• Seminar, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, Scotland

2016

• Department of Economics, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, USA – seminar

2015

• Invited as a key note speaker for the ‘Economic Growth and Socioeconomic Issues in China and India’ conference at University of Lincoln, United Kingdom ( could not attend)
• German Institute of Global and Area Studies (GIGA), Hamburg, Germany
• Organized three sessions, with Sanjukta Roy, at the European School on New Institutional Economics (ESNIE), 2015 – 18th May to 22nd May, (Cargèse) Corsica, France.
• Co-chaired seminar sessions where Ph.D. students and junior scholars presented their work, ESNIE 2015, (Cargèse) Corsica, France.

2014:

• School of Accounting, Economics and Finance, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia - Seminar
• Organized three sessions, with Sanjukta Roy, at the European School on New Institutional Economics (ESNIE), 2014 – 20th May to 24^th May, (Cargèse) Corsica, France.
• Co-chaired seminar sessions where Ph.D. students and junior scholars presented their work, ESNIE 2014, (Cargèse) Corsica, France.

2013:

• Centre for Studies in Social Sciences (CSSSC), Kolkata, India- Seminar
• Albers Scholarship Seminar, Albers School of Business, Seattle University, Seminar

2012:

• Centre for Studies in Social Sciences (CSSSC), Kolkata, India- Seminar
• Organized three sessions, with Valerie Duplat, at the European School on New Institutional Economics (ESNIE), 2012 – 21^st May to 25^th May, (Cargèse) Corsica, France.

• Co-chaired seminar sessions where Ph.D. students and junior scholars presented their work, ESNIE 2012, (Cargèse) Corsica, France.

2011:

• “Joint Seminar on Trends in Support of Democratic Government and Accountability” organized by World Bank, Internews, BBC World Service Trust, The Brookings Institutions and OECD – DAC, Paris, France
• Organized Workshop at the European School on New Institutional Economics (ESNIE), 2011 - 15^th May to 21^st May, (Cargèse) Corsica, France
• University of Connecticut, Department of Economics and Human Rights Institute (HRI), Seminar

2010:

• Delhi School of Economics (DSE), Delhi, India - Seminar
• Centre for Studies in Social Sciences (CSSSC), Kolkata, India- Seminar
• University of Wisconsin, La Crosse Seminar Series, 2010

2009:

• Centre for Studies in Social Sciences, Kolkata, India (joint seminar talk with S. Roy)
• University of Wisconsin, La Crosse Seminar Series, 2009
• Beloit College, Department of Economics, Seminar