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Lopa Chakraborti is an Assistant Professor of Economics with a joint appointment at the Quinlan School of Business and the School of Environmental Sustainability at Loyola University Chicago, where she has been serving since August 2021. Her academic work bridges business, environmental policy, and sustainability economics.
Education:
- PhD, Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, University of Maryland, College Park
- Masters in Quantitative Economics, Indian Statistical Institute, New Delhi
- Bachelor in Economics, Presidency College, Calcutta
Her research focuses on environmental and resource economics, particularly the intersection of pollution, sustainability, and public policy. She employs empirical and econometric methods to analyze environmental regulations, air and water quality, land values, and development issues. Her work often leverages satellite data and real-world policy changes to assess environmental impacts.
The recent publications highlight a strong trend in environmental policy evaluation using microeconomic data. Her research spans air and water pollution, hedonic pricing models, and sustainability in developing contexts, with a regional focus on Mexico and the United States. The use of satellite imaging and regulatory data underscores a methodologically rigorous approach to environmental economics.
Professional Affiliations:
- Association of Environmental and Resource Economists (AERE)
Lopa Chakraborti has also served as a consultant for the World Bank on sustainability topics, including Green Accounting. She teaches courses such as Ecological Economics (ENVS 335) and Public Economics (ECON 334). There is no public information available about her advising or grant funding in the provided text. She does not appear to lead or be formally affiliated with any specific lab or research center at Loyola based on the content.
