Sanjay Reddy

Sanjay Reddy is Professor of Economics at The New School for Social Research and an Affiliated Faculty Member of the Politics Department. His work bridges economics, philosophy, and policy with a focus on global development challenges.

Education:

• PhD in Economics, 2000, Harvard University
• MA in Economics, 1995, Harvard University
• MPhil in Social Anthropology, 1993, Cambridge University
• AB in Applied Mathematics (with Physics), 1991, Harvard University

Professor Reddy's research spans development economics, inequality and poverty measurement, globalization, welfare economics, and the intersection of economics with ethics and philosophy. His work critically examines economic methodologies and their implications for policy, particularly regarding poverty measurement and international development frameworks. He has made significant contributions to understanding global inequality, the limitations of traditional economic approaches, and the ethical dimensions of economic policy. His recent work has increasingly focused on pandemic economics, vaccine equity, and climate change economics, reflecting his commitment to addressing pressing global challenges through interdisciplinary analysis.

Reddy's publications reveal a consistent pattern of challenging conventional economic thinking while developing alternative frameworks that incorporate ethical considerations and broader social contexts. His work spans theoretical economics, empirical analysis of global poverty and inequality, and policy-relevant research on international development. The breadth of his publications—from statistical physics applications to economics to ethical frameworks for development—demonstrates his unique interdisciplinary approach that transcends traditional disciplinary boundaries.

Scientific Recognition:

• Fellow of the Human Development and Capabilities Association
• Lead Author of the International Panel on Social Progress

Professor Reddy has served on editorial boards of numerous prestigious journals including the American Review of Political Economy, Development, Ethics & International Affairs, and the Journal of Human Development and Capabilities. He has received research grants from various sources and held fellowships at Harvard University, Princeton University, and other institutions. His advisory work with the United Nations—including service on the Independent High-level Team of Advisers to the Economic and Social Council—demonstrates the policy relevance of his research. As co-founder and team leader of the Global Consumption and Income Project, he has developed innovative approaches to measuring global poverty and inequality.

Professor Reddy is also actively engaged in academic governance issues, having spoken on the challenges facing higher education institutions and participated in faculty union activities at The New School. His work has been widely cited and translated into multiple languages, with frequent contributions to major media outlets including the Financial Times, Guardian, Foreign Policy, and Project Syndicate.