DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS

The Economics Department continued its momentum from where it had left in 2004-2005. Again, for the second year running, more than five papers from the department were accepted for publication at the Indian Economic Conference held at Visakapatnam. The accent of the department being more on research, more than 25 students registered for their Ph.D. under various professors in the department. In this endeavour, the HoD, Prof. N. G. Shanker attended meetings for “Coordinated Research Project” of selected colleges in the city under the auspices of The Malcolm and Elizabeth Adiseshiah Trust. The year 2005-2006 also saw a plethora of papers being presented by all the faculty members in various seminars, symposia and meetings.

 

STAFF ACTIVITIES

 

Prof. N. G. Shanker

He attended the meetings of select colleges for “Taking up Co-ordinated Research Projects in the City of Chennai” under the auspices of Malcolm and Elizabeth Adiseshiah Trust. He was in the panel of evaluators and judges to evaluate the paper presentation by faculty members of colleges on “Informal Market” conducted by the Scientific Research Association for Economics and Finance.

 

Dr. Kanaka Sabesan Nagarajan

 

Papers Presented:

  1. Paper presented on “Economic Justice: A Gandhian Perspective”, in IEA (INDIAN ECONOMIC ASSOCIATION) 88th Annual Conference held at Andhra University, Visakapatnam, during December 2005.
  2. Paper presented on “ Urban Transport: Problems and prospects of Chennai”, Mar 2006, at JBAS College, Golden Jubilee Year

 

Papers Published:

1.      “Arthashastram – Oru kannottam” (Arthashastra – A Perspective)

 

Dr. S. N. Sugumar

 

Papers Presented:

  1. UGC State Level Seminar on “Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security”, paper presented on  “Environmental Education and policy” at Government Arts College, Kumbakonam, August 2005.
  2. ICPR (Indian Council for Philosphical Research) sponsored National Seminar on “Indian Philosophical Heritage: A Re- Understanding”, a paper presented on “The Emergence of Ramakrishna Math – Reunderstanding of Advaita Philosophy” at R. K. M. Vivekananda College, March 2006.

 

Papers Published;

  1. Economic Development and Growth – Puthiya Vanigam, 2005
  2. The new Agricultural Policy and Economic Development – Puthiya Vanigam, 2005.
  3. Economics of Sustainability – Quantanomics – July-September 2005.
  4. Agriculture: Road to Economic Development – Quantanomics – October–December 2005.

 

Dr. J. Srinivasan

 

Seminars Attended, Participated and Papers Presented:

  1. Participated in the UGC sponsored “Refresher course in Economics” at the Academic Staff College of Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli, from 5th October 2005 to 25th October 2005.
  2. Attended and presented a paper entitled “WTO and Educational Service: The Indian Experience”, in the UGC sponsored National Seminar on World Services Trade at St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Tiruchirapalli, held on 4th and 5th December 2005.
  3. Participated and presented a paper entitled “Social Sector and 10th Plan  - Mid term Appraisal: Some reflections.” in the 88th Annual Conference of the Indian    Economic Association from 27th-29th December 2005 at Andhra University, Visakapatnam.
  4. Attended and presented a paper entitled “12th Finance Commission Report: An Appraisal” in the 26th Annual Conference of the Association of Economists of Tamil Nadu, held on 28th and 29th of January 2006.
  5. Participated and presented a paper on “The New Economic Policy and Social Sector: Progress and prospects” in the National Seminar on the Impact of New Economic Policy on the Indian Economy, held on 6th and 7th February 2006.
  6. Participated and presented a paper on “Empowerment of Women in India: Problems and Prospects” in the UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Women Empowerment: Strategies and Indications during 8th and 9th March 2006, held at Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapali.

 

T. Chandramouli

 

Papers Presented:

  1. Paper on “Competitiveness of Indian Economy during Globalised Era – A Study of Some Critical Factors” in IEA (INDIAN ECONOMIC ASSOCIATION) 88th Annual Conference held at Andhra University, Visakapatnam, during December 2005.
  2. Attended a symposium organized by University of Mumbai and presented a paper titled “Bharat Nirman Programme – Its Operationalisation” in February 2006.

 

S. Manikandan

 

Seminars Attended and Papers Presented:

  1. UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Integrating Human Rights and Value of Law, Politics and Social Practice, paper presented on “Practical Issue in Advancing Economic, Social and Cultural Rights”, at Annamalai University, Chidambaram, February 2006.
  2. UGC Sponsored State Level Seminar on Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security, paper presented on “Sustainable Water Resource Management”, at Government Arts College (Autonomous) Kumbakonam, August 2005.
  1. UGC Sponsored State Level Seminar on Socio Economic Dimension of Child and Women Labour, paper presented on “Problems of Child Labour – A Critical Review”, at JAMAL MOHAMED COLLGE (Autonomous), Trichy – 20th September 2005.
  2. UGC Sponsored National Level Seminar on Problems and Prospects of Service Sector in India in the Context of WTO’s GATS Proposals, paper presented on “Impact of WTO’s on Service Sector- a Review”, at Jamal Mohamed College (Autonomous), Trichy – 20th November 2005.
  3. UGC Sponsored National Level Seminar on World Services Trade, paper presented on “A Review of the Services Sector in India – Post WTO”, at St. JOSEPH’S COLLEGE (Autonomous), Trichy – 2nd December 2005.
  4. Paper presented on “Impact of WTO on India’s Foreign Trade” in IEA (INDIAN ECONOMIC ASSOCIATION) 88th Annual Conference held at Andhra University, Visakapatnam, during December 2005.
  5. National Level Seminar on The Impact of New Economic Policy on the Indian Economy, paper presented on “New Economic Policy and Services Sector”, at Periyar University, Salem, January 2006.
  6. State Level Seminar on Knowledge Economy and India, paper presented on “Performance of Cotton Textile Industry with Special Reference to Powerloom Sector”, at D.R.B.C.C.C. Hindu College, Pattabiram, Chennai, March 2006.
  7. Regional Seminar on Management of Textile industries in the Market of Global Scenario, paper to be presented on “Performance of Powerloom Sector with Special Reference to Pre and Post Globalisation”, at Gandhigram Rural Institute, Dindigul, March 2006.

 

Published Article:

  1. A Paper was published in Puthia Vanigam Tamil Monthly Edition on the topic, “How is the Handloom Industry Working”, February 2006.

 

Arjun G. Nagarajan

 

Paper Presented: 

  1. Paper on “FDI in the Retail Sector: An Economic Analysis” presented at the International Conference at the Indian Institute of Management – Ahmedabad (IIM - A)

 

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

 

Ph.D. Scholars

 

S. Madhu Sudhanan: A paper presented on “Impact of WTO on India’s Foreign Trade” in IEA (INDIAN ECONOMIC ASSOCIATION) 88th Annual Conference held at Andhra University, Visakapatnam, during December 2005.

 

M. Phil. Scholars

 

V. Raju:

  1. Paper presented on “Gandhian Thought on Social Justice and Human Rights in India” in IEA (INDIAN ECONOMIC ASSOCIATION) 88th Annual Conference held at Andhra University, Visakapatnam, during December 2005.
  2. Paper presented on “New Economic Policy: Its impact on Investment and Industrial Development” at Periyar University, Salem, 6th and 7th February 2006.
  3. Attended a State Level Seminar on “Knowledge, Economy and India”. Presented a paper on “ Indian Small Scale Industries in New Era”, at D.R.B.C.C.C. Hindu College, Pattabiram, Chennai, March 2006.

 

T. Raghu:

  1. Paper presented on “Employment Generation in India: Approaches and Experiences”, in IEA (INDIAN ECONOMIC ASSOCIATION) 88th Annual Conference held at Andhra University, Visakapatnam, during December 2005.
  2. Paper presented on “New Economic Policy: Its impact on Investment and Industrial Development” at Periyar University, Salem, 6th and 7th Feb 2006.

 

III B.A. Students

 

1. P. Rajasimman

–        Third Place, State Karate Championship, Feb 2006, Chennai

–        and TamilNadu State Karate, Mar 2006, Madurai

–        Attended an Intercollegiate Seminar on “Career Guidance”, Pachaiyappas Colege

2. T. Gopi

–        First place, Athletics (Running), D.G.Vaishnav College

–        Second place, Athletics (Running), Loyola College, Nungambakam

–        25th Place, Marathon 2005 (10 kms)

–        Third Place, Running, Pachaiyappas College

–        Trecking Camp, North East Meghalaya (Shillong), Dec. 2005

3. G. Kameshwaran – First Prize, “ Computer Creativity Competition”, Sindhi College

4. G. Vikram – Winner, State Boxing Championship, Chennai

5. Nagaraj Mali - Second place, Bangalore, NCC May 2005.

 

I & II B.A Students participated in competitions held in D.G. Vaishnav College, Loyola College and Stella Maris College and won the first, second and third prizes in Adzap, Essay Writing, Shipwreck, Quiz, Creative writing, Adart, Paper Presentation, Theme Chart.

 

ECONOMICS ASSOCIATION

The Economic Association’s activities started with its inauguration in August 2005 by Dr. Rajaram, one of our alumni. Dr. Rajaram gave an excellent exposition of how economists over the years brought about a marriage of Laissez faire ideology with the philosophy of maximizing satisfaction (utility) and how this has enabled the economists to explain successfully, the theory of consumption, production and exchange but not so successfully the field of distribution.