Suchandra Basu

Dr. Suchandra Basu serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics and Finance within the School of Business at Rhode Island College. Her academic responsibilities include teaching core undergraduate courses such as Principles of Macroeconomics, Economics of the Government, and Seminar in Economic Research, contributing significantly to the institution's business education programs.

Education:

• MA and Ph.D. in Economics from Clark University, Worcester, Massachusetts
• B.Sc. in Economics from Lady Brabourne College, University of Calcutta, India

Research Focus: Dr. Basu specializes in Environmental and Energy Regulation, Political Economy, Public Economics, Economics Pedagogy, and Applied Econometrics. Her scholarly work examines the intersection of environmental policy, political activism, and socioeconomic factors, with particular emphasis on spatial disparities in environmental quality related to race and poverty. This research demonstrates her commitment to understanding how political processes shape environmental outcomes and economic equity.

Publication Trends: Her recent publications reveal a consistent interdisciplinary approach combining environmental economics with spatial analysis and political economy. The works analyze environmental activism's impact on U.S. state policies and investigate socioeconomic determinants of environmental injustice in regions like Northwest Indiana, highlighting methodological rigor through applied econometric techniques and regional case studies.

Awards: No scientific awards are documented in the provided information.

Academic Contributions: Beyond research, Dr. Basu actively contributes to economics pedagogy through curriculum development and teaching of foundational and advanced courses. Her work bridges theoretical economic concepts with real-world policy applications, particularly in public finance and environmental regulation contexts, while mentoring undergraduate researchers through seminar courses.