Economics

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Department of Economics hosted a hands-on session on Quarto, a modern tool for dynamic academic and scientific publishing. The session took place in the department’s Conference Hall and saw enthusiastic participation from faculty members and research scholars alike. The session was conducted by Dr. Prachi Bansal.

The Department of Economics, University of Kashmir, organized a vibrant and heartwarming Freshers’ Party to welcome Semester 2 students (Batch 2024) on 10th of July, 2025. Held under the inspiring banner “Embrace the Change, Create Your Future”, the event reflected the spirit of encouragement, transition, and camaraderie. Semester 4 students (Batch 2023) hosted the program and extended their heartfelt best wishes to the new students.

On Monday, November 13, 2024, the Department of Economics at the University of Kashmir organized an Educational visit to the Khonmoh Industrial Estate for its students, scholars, and faculty members. This visit aimed to provide practical exposure to the workings of local industries in Jammu and Kashmir, supplementing classroom learning with real-world insights into industrial operations and labor dynamics.

The Department of Economics is hosting a one-day workshop on Recent Advances in Heterogeneity Robust Difference-in-Differences Design. This workshop aims to benefit faculty, scholars, and students by exploring recent advancements in the DiD research design, which has become a pivotal model for evaluating policy interventions in non-experimental settings

This workshop is tailored for PhD students from Kashmir, aiming to enhance their data analysis skills, particularly in economics. Participants will learn to navigate and analyze large datasets, crucial for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners.

Organized by Department of Economics in Association with IFAS Pune

Contemporary Economics engages with empirical validation of economic theories and reliable forecasting using data. Applied Econometrics via dynamic integration of economic theory and data provides scrupulous insights into the working of economies across globe. In this context, this workshop is designed as a rigorous course on research methods with focus on applied econometrics and hands on training.

Our department will organise a panel discussion on ‘Employment and growth for all – Challenges and Opportunities’ as a part of a series of events taking under the G20/Y20 activities for the year 2023 on 25th of May.

Department of Economics organized Education and Economic Prosperity - Lessions from the Past and What it means for our Future By Prof Abhiroop Mukhopadhyay, Professor and Head, Economics and Planning Unit, Indian Statistical Institute, Delhi

Book launch on Poverty Concerns In Jammu and Kashmir Authored by Ghulam Ahmad Qureshi (Former Director General, Directorate of Economics and Statistics), Jammu and Kashmir

Department of Economics, University of Kashmir, Organized a National Webinar in Association with BSE, Mumbai.

Many many congratulations. These girls deserve a good treat from the department.

Call for papers for a Two-day Virtual International Conference;

Hands-on-STATA Training Programme By Dr, Irfan Sofi Sr. Assistant Professor, Baba Gulam Shah Badshah University Rajouri, J& K

ONE WEEK NATIONAL WORKSHOP ON SURVEY DESIGN AND DATA MANAGEMENT (SDDM) 29 OCT TO 4 NOVEMBER-2018

7 days Workshop on Research Methods in Economics and Allied Subjects 24 – 30 November 2017

Ten days Workshop on Basic and Applied Econometrics of The Indian Econometric Society (TIES). Organized by Department of Economics, University of Kashmir, Srinagar during 24 May – 02 June 2016

ONE DAY WORKSHOP ON CENSUS DATA DISSEMINATION ORGANISED BY DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS IN COLLABORATION WITH DIRECTORATE OF CENSUS OPERATIONS J& K GOVT OF INDIA 12TH AUGUST 2014

Five days workshop on Extraction Transformation Processing & Presentation of Micro-Level data of NSSO & ASI from 12th to 16th June 2014.

One Week National Workshop on Empirical Research Using Micro Level Data of NSSO in Collaboration with MOSPI from March 30th to April 5th ,2015

10 days workshop on Quantitative Techniques in Social & Allied Sciences from 16th to 25th December 2013.

One week workshop on Research Methodology in Social Sciences in collaboration with Human Resource Development Centre, University of Kashmir from 12th to 18th September 2015.

Two weeks National Training Programme of Basic Demographic Techniques in collaboration with GOI, Ministry of Home Affairs from July 27th to 7th August 2015

Four Days work shop on Census Data and CS Pro from 28 September to 01 October-2015 by Ms Shagufta Nasreen Bhat ORGI New Delhi.

One Day Orientation programme for Aspirants of Assistant Professorship in Higher Education on 19th November 2016

90th Annual Economic Association Conference in collaboration with Indian Economic Association

Unemployment in J & K : Facets, Repercussions and strategies

Three week Refresher Course on Research Methodology in collaboration with UGC Staff Academic College, University of Kashmir

One Day Regional Seminar on Value Added Tax in collaboration with commercial Tax Department of Jammu & Kashmir, Srinagar

National seminar on Energy Problems and Prospects in J&K State, Organized by the Department of Physics, Economics and Geography.

National Seminar on "Regional Planning and Urban Development" Organized by the Department of Economics and Geography, University of Kashmir

One day Economic Survey outreach session by Dr. Arwind Subramanian, Cheif Economic Advisor, and Ministry of Finance GOI on 20th May 2015.