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Professor Rajabrata Banerjee is a Professor of Applied Economics at UniSA Business, University of South Australia, where he serves as a Research Degree Supervisor. His office is located at City West Campus (WL3-62) and he can be contacted at Rajabrata.Banerjee@unisa.edu.au.
Professor Banerjee's research interests span Applied Economics, Financial Inclusion, Mental Health Economics, Development Economics, Behavioral Finance, and Socioeconomic Inequalities. His work demonstrates a strong focus on the intersection between economic behavior, financial systems, and psychological wellbeing, particularly during crisis periods like the COVID-19 pandemic. He has developed expertise in measuring financial inclusion through innovative hybrid indices and examining the relationship between financial behavior and mental health.
His publication record shows consistent scholarly output with significant contributions in 2025, 2024, and 2023. His research demonstrates a clear trend toward interdisciplinary work connecting economics with psychology, public health, and development studies. Recent publications focus on financial behavior's impact on mental health, socioeconomic inequalities, and the mental health consequences of job loss during pandemics, indicating his responsiveness to contemporary global challenges.
As a Research Degree Supervisor, Professor Banerjee guides graduate students through their academic journey, though specific details about his supervisees are not provided in the available information. His work with organizations like the World Bank Group and the South Australian Department for State Development suggests engagement with practical policy applications of his research.
Professor Banerjee's research methodology frequently employs advanced econometric techniques including panel threshold regression, principal component analysis, and instrumental variable approaches. His work spans multiple geographic contexts including Australia, ASEAN countries, East Asia, and developing economies globally, demonstrating both regional expertise and international perspective.
