Dr. P. K. Varghese

 

 

Education

 

•     Doctor of Philosophy, Agricultural Economics, University of Kerala – 2002

 

•     Master of Philosophy, Economics, University of Poona – 1990

 

•     Master of Arts, Development Economics, Dept. of Economics, Dr. John Mathai Centre, University of Calicut – 1989

 

•     Bachelor of Arts, Economics, St. Aloysius  College, Elthuruth, University of Calicut – 1987

•     Bachelor of Philosophy, Dharmaram Pontifical institute of Theology & Philosopy, Bangalore – 1983.

 

 

 

 

Research Experience

 

•      Worked as a Research Associate at the Dept. of Economics, University of Kerala, Kariavattom in the Project titled ” Economics of Pepper cultivation in India”, sponsored by Spices Board.

 

•      Ph.D work entitled “ Growth and constraints of the Spices Economy of Kerala”

 

•      M. Phil. Dissertation entitled “ Decentralised Planning Through Panchayathi Raj and its impact on Rural Development

 

 

 

Research Interests

 

•      My research area includes Agricultural Economics. Mainly Spices and perennial crops.  

 

•      Environmental Economics and food security.

 

•      Black Money and its impact on Indian Economy.

 

 

Teaching Experience

 

•      Working as Associate Professor & Head, in the Department of Economics, Bishop Moore College, Mavelikara, Kerala, India. Joined in the Department as Lecturer on 18 October 1993.