About
George Paily is a Research Fellow at the Enterprise Research Centre, Aston Business School, Aston University. He holds a PhD from Maastricht University and specializes in the economics of knowledge, innovation, and firm performance, with a focus on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). His research employs causal inference and machine learning to explore innovation-growth dynamics in India.
Education:
- PhD in Economics from Maastricht University
- Background in Economics
Research Interests: George’s work examines how firms accumulate capabilities, adapt to shocks like the pandemic, and leverage green/digital technologies. He has collaborated with institutions like UNU-MERIT on UN’s CI4SD project and the Kerala and World Economy project, analyzing technology adoption and export behaviors.
Publications: Key works include studies on innovation modes in India’s capital goods sector, SME resilience during the pandemic, and the necessity of innovation surveys for policy-making. His research bridges microeconomic analysis with large-scale development challenges.
Awards & Grants: None explicitly mentioned in the provided texts.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with UNU-MERIT (Netherlands) and the Centre for Development Studies (India) on projects related to innovation systems and sustainable development.
