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Rahul Pathak is an Assistant Professor of Public Budgeting and Financial Management at the Marxe School of Public and International Affairs, City University of New York (CUNY), and serves as the Director of the Howard J. Samuels State and City Policy Center. His professional roles include serving as President of ASPA New York Metro and Chair of the Northeastern Conference of Public Administration.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Public Policy, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA
- M.A. in Development Studies, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai
- B.Sc. in Mathematics and Physics, University of Lucknow, India
Research Focus: His research lies at the intersection of public finance and social policy, with particular emphasis on strengthening subnational government functioning both domestically and internationally. His work encompasses budget systems, fiscal policy, revenue forecasting, and public financial management during crises.
Research Trends: His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on pandemic-related fiscal challenges, analyzing how cities and countries managed public finances during COVID-19. His work also examines fiscal rules and governance in developing countries, tax increment financing for urban development, and workforce diversity in state governments.
Professional Service:
- Associate Editor, Public Finance and Management
- President, ASPA New York Metro
- Chair, Northeastern Conference of Public Administration
- Member, ASPA Financial Management Committee
Previous Positions: Before joining CUNY, he held positions at the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies in Atlanta, the Center for Policy Research in New Delhi, and the Indian Institute of Management in Ahmedabad.
