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Ajit Mishra is a Professor and Head of Department in the Department of Economics at the University of Bath. His research focuses on governance, corruption, inequality, vulnerability, and poverty within development economics. He employs theoretical, empirical, and experimental methods to address systemic issues in corruption control and poverty measurement.
Key research areas include the conceptualization of vulnerability, the impact of inequality on economic systems, and the design of anti-corruption mechanisms. He has contributed to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to poverty eradication (SDG 1) and reduced inequalities (SDG 10). His work bridges microeconomic theory with practical policy implications, particularly in informal economies and public sector governance.
Notable projects include the ESRC-funded workshop on Resilience and Vulnerability (2024) and a British Academy study on bribery experiments (2016–2018). His teaching portfolio includes development economics and microeconomic theory, with a developing focus on law and economics.
Publications span topics such as corruption dynamics, vulnerability frameworks, and gender inequality in organizational hierarchies. His interdisciplinary approach integrates economics with political science and social policy, addressing real-world challenges in governance and equitable development.
