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Prabhat Barnwal is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at Michigan State University's College of Social Science. His research focuses on development economics, energy and environment, and public economics, with particular emphasis on improving public programs in developing countries, understanding the impact of modern agricultural technologies, and assessing environmental information's role in household decision-making.
Dr. Barnwal's educational background includes:
- Ph.D. in Sustainable Development from the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University (2010-2015)
- M.A. from the International University of Japan
- Bachelor's degree from the National Institute of Technology - Surat, India
His research employs experimental and quasi-experimental methodologies to address critical questions in economic development and environmental economics. Dr. Barnwal's work spans multiple dimensions of development challenges, with a strong focus on energy transition, environmental risk mitigation, and public program efficiency in low-income settings. His research often combines field experiments with rigorous econometric analysis to provide evidence-based policy recommendations.
A significant portion of his work examines energy transition challenges in developing countries, particularly India, analyzing subsidy design, electrification sustainability, and the efficiency of energy programs. His environmental research focuses on localized environmental risks, particularly water quality issues and household responses to environmental information. His development economics work investigates welfare delivery systems, bureaucratic incentives, and the impact of agricultural technologies on human welfare.
Dr. Barnwal has received recognition for his research, including:
- Global Drinking Water Best Paper Award 2020 from TU Delft
His research has been published in top economics journals including the American Economic Review, Review of Economics and Statistics, Journal of Development Economics, Journal of Health Economics, and JAMA Network Open. His work often involves collaborations with researchers across multiple institutions and countries, reflecting the international scope of his research interests. Dr. Barnwal's projects frequently address pressing policy questions related to poverty reduction, environmental sustainability, and effective governance in developing contexts.
Dr. Barnwal maintains active research collaborations and has several ongoing projects examining women's work and energy efficiency, ICT for environmental adaptation, household investment against environmental risks, and bureaucracy and governance issues. His research demonstrates a consistent commitment to addressing real-world development challenges through rigorous empirical analysis.
