Beena P L

Beena P L is a Professor at the Centre for Development Studies (CDS) in Trivandrum, India, specializing in Industrial Economics and Indian Economic Development. She holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Jawaharlal Nehru University and has been affiliated with CDS since 2001, progressing from Assistant Professor to Professor. Her career includes prior roles as a consultant at the National Council for Applied Economic Research and Research and Information System for Developing Countries.

Her education includes:

• Ph.D. in Economics, Jawaharlal Nehru University (1993-1998)
• M.Phil in Applied Economics, Centre for Development Studies (1989-1991)
• M.A in Applied Economics, Calicut University (1986-1988)
• B.Sc. in Mathematics, Calicut University (1983-1986)

Beena's research focuses on the intersection of globalization, industrial dynamics, and policy frameworks. Key interests include:

• Corporate Strategies: Mergers, acquisitions, and competition policy in Indian industries
• Global Economic Integration: Outward FDI, WTO impacts, and regional trade in South Asia
• Development Economics: Gender enterprises, SME growth, and innovation ecosystems

Her work critically examines neoliberal policies while advocating for equitable development models.

Her recent publications emphasize antitrust regulations in tech/pharma mergers, Kerala's trade patterns under WTO, and low-carbon economic transitions. Common themes include regulatory challenges in globalization, IPR-antitrust intersections, and regional economic resilience, reflecting her focus on policy-relevant industrial economics.

Notable recognitions include:

• ICSSR General Fellowship (2010-2012)
• Visiting Fellowships at Oxford University and JNU
• Membership in Kerala's Public Expenditure Committee (2022)

She leads multiple research initiatives:

• ICSSR-funded study on women-owned enterprises in Kerala
• Projects on Kerala's non-tax revenue and Cochin SEZ exports
• Collaborative book on labor mobility during pandemics

Administratively, Beena has served as CDS's ICC Chairperson, Ladies Hostel Warden, and coordinator for academic programs including the Kerala and World Economy conference. She currently coordinates CDS's Indian Economic Development course and teacher training initiatives.