Babu Nahata

Babu Nahata is a Professor of Economics at the University of Louisville's College of Business. His research explores microeconomic theory, industrial organization, and pricing strategies, with a focus on market efficiency and welfare implications.

Education:

• PhD in Economics, Northern Illinois University
• MS in Operations Research, Polytechnic Institute of New York
• MS in Industrial Engineering, Illinois Institute of Technology
• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Birla Institute of Technology, India

His work investigates monopolistic behaviors, price discrimination, and competitive market dynamics. Recent publications analyze social efficiency in monopoly pricing, welfare impacts of discriminatory pricing, and innovative models like pay-what-you-want systems. Key themes include industrial strategy optimization and regulatory implications.

Awards & Honors:

• Marquis’s Who’s Who in America (2009, 2011)
• Sigma Xi Scientific Research Society membership
• Omicron Delta Epsilon Economics Honor Society
• Summer Research Grants (2007-2011)

No advising or lab affiliations are documented.