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D. Bharat
Assistant Professor
d.bharat[at]hs.iitr.ac.in
1332-28-5739
https://bharatdiwakar.wixsite.com/bharatd
Research Interests

Biosketch
Educational Details
Professional Background

Research
Projects
Publications
Patents
Books
Collaborations

Honours and Awards
Honors
Memberships

Teaching Engagements
Teaching Engagements

Students
Supervisions
Associate Scholars

Miscellaneous
Events
Visits
Administrative Positions
Miscellaneous
Research Interests
Macroeconomics, R&D-based Growth, Human Capital, Population Growth
BioSketch
Educational Details
Auburn University
2018
Ph.D., Economics
Presidency University
2010
MSc., Applied Economics
Calcutta University
2008
BSc., Economics (Hons)
Research
Projects
TOPIC START DATE FIELD DESCRIPTION FINANCIAL OUTLAY FUNDING AGENCY OTHER OFFICERS
Estimation of Gross Fixed Capital Formation of Private Sector in Uttarakhand 26 Nov 2024 Economics 21,71,200 Directorate of Economics & Statistics, Govt. of Uttarakhand Prof. Subir Sen
Impact evaluation of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana in Uttarakhand 15 Sep 2023 Economics 15,00,000 ICSSR Prof. Subir Sen, Prof, Shruti Sengupta, Ms. Renu Thakur
Transformation of Govt. ITIs (Project) in Uttarakhand: A Diagnostic Study 12 Jul 2023 Economics 10,53,670 Medha Learning Foundation Prof. Subir Sen (PI)
Impact Evaluation of Uttarakhand Workforce Development Project 05 Dec 2023 Economics 47,32,900 UKWDP & World Bank Prof. Subir Sen (PI), Prof. Arup Das, Prof. Bhanu Prakash Vellanki, Prof. Vinod Pankajakshan
Conducting Uttarakhand Economic Survey 2021-22 (Vol. II), Chapter 2 and Chapter 5 01 Mar 2022 Economics 1,20,000 EHI International Pvt. Ltd.
Impact of Social Environment on Life Style Diseases Among Women: A Study of Uttarakhand 01 Jan 2019 Social Science Rs.900,000 ICSSR Dr. Anindya Mishra (PI)




Publications
A Cross-Country Analysis of Human Capital Distribution with Private and Social Returns
2025
Jha, K.N., Diwakar, B., | Economics Bulletin
Journal: Economics Bulletin
The Effect of Demography on Inflation in Developing Countries of Asia: Empirical Evidence
2025
Mazumder, J.H., Diwakar, B., | Journal of Economic Development
Journal: Journal of Economic Development Pages: 1-21 , Volumes: 50 ,
Is population aging deflationary in developing countries?
2025
Mazumder, J.H., Diwakar, B., | Springer
Journal: Journal of Quantitative Economics
Real-Time Economic Insights for India: A Dynamic Factor Model-Based Nowcasting Framework
2024
Rani, K., Diwakar, B., | Sage
Journal: The Indian Economic Journal Pages: 702-708 , Volumes: 2 ,
Patterns of Private Investment in Haryana, India: A Conver gence Study Across Industry and Asset Types
2024
Preeti, K., Diwakar, B., | Sage
Journal: The Indian Economic Journal Pages: 154-172 , Volumes: 7 ,
The impact of population aging on inflation: Insights from India (1980–2023)
2024
Mazumder, J.H., Diwakar, B., | Sage
Journal: The Indian Economic Journal Pages: 746-753 , Volumes: 4 ,
Social Infrastructure and Sustainable Development of Ut tarakhand State: Performance and Prospects
2024
Preeti, K., Diwakar, B., | Aarthika Charche
Journal: Aarthika Charche Pages: 116-132 , Volumes: 9 ,
Central Bank Digital Currency’s Role in Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 8
2024
Rani, K., Diwakar, B., | Indian Journals
Journal: The Journal of Income and Wealth Pages: 1-10 , Volumes: 46 ,
The intergenerational effects of recession
2023
Alessandrini, D., Diwakar, B., | Wiley
Journal: Review of Income and Wealth Pages: 1060-1087 , Volumes: 69 ,
Patents and Growth in OLG Economy with Physical Capital
2021
Diwakar, B., Sorek, G., Stern, M., | Cambridge University Press
Journal: Macroeconomic Dynamics Pages: 1-20 ,
Weak Scale Effects in Overlapping Generations Economy”. Economics Bulletin
2017
Diwakar, B., Sorek, G., | Economics Bulletin
Journal: Economics Bulletin Pages: 962-969 , Volumes: 37 ,
Human-Capital Spillover, Population, and R&D-based Growth
2016
Diwakar, B., Sorek, G., | De Gruyter
Journal: The B.E. Journal of Macroeconomics (Contributions) Volumes: 17 ,
Dynastic Altruism, Population, and R&D-based Growth
2016
Diwakar, B., Sorek, G., | Economics Bulletin
Journal: Economics Bulletin Pages: 2003-2009 , Volumes: 36 ,
Books
Uttarakhand Economic Survey 2020-21 Volume II, Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Government of Uttarakhand
Year: 2021 ,
Diwakar, B., | Directorate of Economics and Statistics
Is human capital U-shaped returns a better measure of hu man capital inequality?
Year: 2024 ,
Jha, K.N., Diwakar, B., | Springer
Teaching Engagements
Teaching Engagements
Advanced Topics in Growth Theory ( HSN 607 )
Autumn
Building Economics ( HSN 352 )
Spring
Innovation and Economic Policy ( HSN 615 )
Spring
Macroeconomics II ( HSN 508 )
Spring
Issues in Indian Economy ( HSN 601 )
Autumn
Issues in Indian Economy ( IHS 303 )
Autumn
Students
SuperVisions
Institutions
17 Jul 2019 - Present
Other Supervisors: NA, Scholar: Kumari Neha Jha
Development Economics
01 Jan 2020 - Present
Other Supervisors: NA, Scholar: Jakir Hussain Mazumder
Macroeconomics
24 Aug 2020 - Present
Other Supervisors: NA, Scholar: Kushal Preeti
Development Economics
01 Jan 2021 - Present
Other Supervisors: NA, Scholar: Namami Bansal
Development Economics
01 Jan 2021 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Swarnimaa Yadav
Growth and Development
24 Jul 2021 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Avichal Sharma
Development Economics
24 Jul 2021 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Preeti
Innovation and Economic Growth
24 Jul 2021 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Komal Rani
Economic Development
24 Jul 2021 - Present
Other Supervisors: Prof. Subir Sen, Scholar: Vishavejeet Singh
Macroeconomics
15 Jul 2022 - 31 May 2027
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Meetali Sharma
Development Economics
15 Jul 2023 - 31 May 2028
Other Supervisors: Prof. Shruti Sengupta (Supervisor 1), Scholar: Surya Thampi
Intergenerational Educational Mobility for Rural Households in India
01 Aug 2019 - 31 May 2020
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Kanika Mehta
The Patent Breadth Protection With Non-CES Production Function
01 Aug 2019 - 31 May 2020
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Rudra Narayan Kushwaha
Effects of Quality-Adjusted Human Capital on Innovation and Imitation of Technology
01 Aug 2019 - 31 May 2020
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Tanya Kapoor
Economic Complexity Index and Human Capital: An Empirical Analysis
01 Aug 2020 - 31 May 2021
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Akshita Gulati
Empirical Relationship Between Quality-Adjusted Human Capital and Economic Growth
01 Aug 2020 - 31 May 2021
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Harshit Sharma
Is There Presence of Weak Scale Effect? Evidence from Panel Data
01 Aug 2020 - 31 May 2021
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Piyali Dutta
Miscellaneous
Events
5th Vietnam Symposium in Global Economic Issues, Vietnam
26 Oct 2024 - 28 Oct 2024
22nd International Conference of the Japan Economic Policy Association, Japan
18 Nov 2023 - 19 Nov 2023
2022 North America Summer Meeting, United States Of America
16 Jun 2022 - 19 Jun 2022
88th Annual Southern Economic Association Conference
21 Nov 2019 - 25 Nov 2019
Southern Economic Association
14th Annual Conference on Economic Growth and Development
22 Dec 2018 - 23 Dec 2018
Indian Statistical Institute
North American Econometric Society Summer Meeting
01 Jun 2017 - 04 Jun 2017
The Econometric Society
87th Annual Southern Economic Association Conference
23 Nov 2017 - 27 Nov 2017
Southern Economic Association
86th Annual Southern Economic Association Conference
01 Jan 2016 - Present
Southern Economic Association
85th Annual Southern Economic Association Conference
01 Jan 2015 - Present
Southern Economic Association
Administrative Positions
Chief Warden (Rajendra Bhawan)
01 Jul 2022 - Present
IITR
Faculty for Advisory Committee of the International Relations, Department Nominee
01 Mar 2024 - Present
IITR
DAPC
01 Apr 2023 - Present
IITR
Department Administrative Committee, Member
01 Jul 2021 - 30 Jun 2023
IITR
DRC, Member
01 May 2021 - 31 Mar 2023
IITR
Warden (Rajendra Bhawan)
01 Jul 2021 - 30 Jun 2022
IITR
Departmental Faculty Search Committee (Convener)
01 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021
IITR
Wellness Warden
17 Jul 2020 - 16 Jul 2021
IIT R
Wednesday Talk Prof-In-Charge
01 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2021
IIT R
Member DAPC
01 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2021
IIT R