Rajendra Pandit

Rajendra Pandit is a doctoral candidate at Virginia Commonwealth University's Wilder School, holding a master's degree in economics from the UK. His research focuses on small business survival strategies, entrepreneurship, and productivity, with recent expansion into social justice, particularly racial and gender equity. As a former central banker, he has expertise in macroeconomic policy and quantitative analysis.

Fields of Interest:

• Small business survival strategies
• Entrepreneurship
• Productivity
• Macroeconomic policy
• Quantitative analysis
• Social justice
• Racial equity
• Gender equity

Scientific Awards:

• Prestigious medal from the President of Nepal for contributing to economic development through outstanding service in financial sector services

Article Trends: His publications center on macro-financial links, monetary policy management, and interest rate pass-through in Nepal. They reflect expertise in central banking, fiscal policy, and financial sector analysis, with keywords spanning economics, finance, and institutional research.

Additional Skills: Strong analytical skills from roles in household budget surveys, poverty reduction programs at the Central Bank, and budget preparation at the Ministry of Finance. Recognized for communication skills as a former spokesperson and for creating Nepal's first GNDI series.