Arvind Panagariya

Arvind Panagariya

Keynote Speaker: Professor of Economics & Jagdish Bhagwati Professor of Indian Political Economy at Columbia University

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Arvind Panagariya Biography

Arvind Panagariya is Professor of Economics & Jagdish Bhagwati Professor of Indian Political Economy at Columbia University. He is also the Director of Columbia Program on Indian Economic Policies and a Non-resident Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution, Washington DC and at the National Council on Applied Economic Research, New Delhi.

In 2012, The Government of India honored Panagariya with Padma Bhusan, one of the highest civilian honors bestowed by the country in any field, for his contributions in the field of economics and public policy.

In the past, Panagariya has been the Chief Economist of the Asian Development Bank and Professor of Economics and Co-director, Center for International Economics, University of Maryland at College Park. He has also worked with the World Bank, IMF, WTO, and UNCTAD in various capacities. He holds a Ph.D. degree in Economics from Princeton University.

Panagariya has written or edited a dozen books. His latest book India: The Emerging Giant (2008, OUP, New York, 544 pages) was listed as a top pick of 2008 by the Economist magazine and described as the “definitive book on the Indian economy” by Fareed Zakaria of the CNN and Time magazine. His forthcoming books include India's Tryst with Destiny: Debunking Myths that Undermine Progress and Addressing New Challenges (October 2012, HarperCollins, India), India’s Reforms: How They Produced Inclusive Growth (March 2012, OUP, USA) and Reforms and Economic Transformation in India (March 2012, OUP, USA) (all three with Jagdish Bhagwati). His past books include The Economics of Preferential Trade Agreements, 1996, AEI Press (with Jagdish Bhagwati), The Global Trading System and Developing Asia, 1997, Oxford University Press (with M.G. Quibria and N. Rao), and Lectures on International Trade, 1998, MIT Press (with J. Bhagwati and T.N. Srinivasan). His scientific papers have appeared in the American Economic Review, Quarterly journal of Economics, Review of Economic Studies, Journal of International Economics, and International Economic Review and his policy papers have appeared in the Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy, World Economy and Finance and Development.

Panagariya is an editor of the India Policy Forum, a journal co-founded by the Brookings Institution, Washington DC and the National Council on Applied Economic Research, New Delhi. He is also the founding editor of the Journal of Policy Reform, which he edited with Dani Rodrik during 1996-2001. He is currently an Associate Editor of Economics and Politics and the Journal of International Trade and Economic Development.

Panagariya writes a monthly column in the Economic Times, India’s top financial daily and an occasional column in the Times of India, the world’s largest circulated English daily newspaper. He has also written guest columns in the Financial Times, Wall Street Journal, Hindustan Times, Hindu, India Today and Outlook. He has appeared on a large number of television channels including the PBS (USA: the Jim Lehrer Newshour and Foreign Exchange with Fareed Zakaria) CNN (International, Asia) BBC World News, CNBC (USA, Asia, India) and ABC (USA: World View) as also radio stations including Chicago Public Radio, Minnesota Public Radio and BBC Radio.

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  • How do I book Arvind Panagariya to speak at my event?

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  • How much does it cost to book Arvind Panagariya for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Arvind Panagariya, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Arvind Panagariya, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Arvind Panagariya speak about?

    Arvind Panagariya is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as World Affairs, Innovation, Government, Leadership, Thought Leadership and Disruptive Thinking.
  • Where does Arvind Panagariya travel from?

    Arvind Panagariya generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Arvind Panagariya?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Arvind Panagariya for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Arvind Panagariya for your next private or corporate function.
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    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Arvind Panagariya or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
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