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From the Desk of the Vice Chancellor

Greetings!

As the Vice Chancellor of this premier university, I am extremely pleased to share this space to converse with all of you. The University of Madras is a post- sesquicentennial institution which has forged a glorious path for itself and has been the site for significant scientific discoveries as well as the beacon for national and regional societal transformation. It has successfully managed to hold aloft its tradition even while keeping up with the emerging trends. One reason for this is the way in which the university has kept alive its interactions with all the stakeholders.

The COVID 19 pandemic has introduced a ‘new normal’ and its impact is felt in the workings of the university as well. The students have been attending the lectures online. While online learning has the advantage of being anytime and anywhere, it has taken away the peer group interaction and peer learning which are integral aspects of the university experience. We look forward to welcoming you to the campus very soon. Meanwhile, our faculty and administration will continue to bring the best to the virtual classrooms. As students, you need to view the restrictions posed by the pandemic as a temporary deterrent. Your focus should be to gain the competencies to conduct application oriented research in order to evolve as useful citizens of our society.

Our university boasts of faculty with a high degree of knowledge and commitment to offer the best in teaching and research. Given the context of the pandemic, we need to redefine our teaching-learning processes to offer the best pedagogic experience to our students. Similarly, the post-pandemic era demands that we hone the employment potential and entrepreneurial capacity of our learners. This necessitates that we focus on sponsored research in cutting edge areas.

Our administrative staff have been the backbone of the university. While we move towards a transparent and complete e-governance model, we need more support from you. When the teaching-learning process at our university – from admission to certification -- is moving into the digital era, your skills and competencies need to keep pace.

At our university, we are gearing up for the final round of NAAC re-accreditation. This has offered us an opportunity to assess our Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges. Further, it has made us more determined to reiterate our quality benchmarks in teaching, research and extension activities. We are aware of this responsibility and fully prepared for it because, our university has always encouraged individual thinking within the established frameworks. This is echoed in the words of Tim Burners Lee, who initiated the World Wide Web: “We are forming cells within a global brain and we are excited that we might start to think collectively. What becomes of us still hangs crucially on how we think individually.” Let us unite to make the educational experience at the University of Madras a synergy of the best minds and best thoughts.

Prof.Dr.S.Gowri

Vice-Chancellor
University of Madras

Department of Economics

  • About department
  • Faculty
  • Courses
  • Syllabus
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  • Timetable
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  • Former Academicians

About the Department

Inception

The Department of Economics was created in 1915. Over the last hundred and fifteen years, the Department has contributed a great deal to the Indian society and economy through its teaching and research. Among its distinguished faculty members and students, many have occupied many important policy making positions at the regional, national and international levels. Today the department has students from all over the country and from abroad.  

Programmes

Department of Economics offers the following post graduate programmes.

M.A. in Economics (Two Years).

M.Phil. in Economics (One Year)

Ph.D. in Economics (Full Time & Part Time)

Teaching and Research

The Department of Economics had conducted diploma courses from 1918 onwards and organized inter-collegiate classes for optional subjects up to 1976.  Regular teaching of M.A. and M.Phil. Courses have been undertaken since 1975. Recognizing the growing importance of quantitative economics in teaching and policy making, the University started a new M.A. programme in Econometrics in 1978.  In 1980, the Department was bifurcated into Department of Economics and Department of Econometrics. 

The Department of Economics has been regularly revising its curriculum reflecting the developments in theory and policy environment in India and abroad. The students are rigorously trained in both theory and policy issues in Economics.

The Madras University School of Economics was formed with Departments of Economics and Econometrics as constituents units in 1986. The MUSE was inaugurated by Dr. Manmohan Singh, the then Deputy Chairman of the Union Planning Commission on 10.01.1986. The MUSE received substantial grants under the Special Assistance Programme (SAP) from the University Grants Commission (UGC).  It has successfully completed all the three phases of five years each and waiting to become the Centre for Advance Studies. 

The Departments has also been supported by various funding agencies to create many new Chairs, Centers and Units for the promotion of research in specialized areas.

1.   The Rural Development Centre funded   by the UGC.

2.   Dr. Ambedkar Chair in Economics funded by Dr. Ambedkar Foundation, Government of India (1995).

3.  The Planning Commission’s Chair and Unit funded by the Union Planning Commission, Government of Indian (1996).

4.    Workstation for Research on Census data (2019)

Of the four centers, Dr. Ambedkar Chair has become a separate Department viz.   “Dr. Ambedkar Centre for Economic Studies”.

Besides, The Agro Economic Research Centre (AERC) for the Southern Region (consisting Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Pondicherry and Lakshadweep) was setup with recurring grants by the Department of Agriculture, Government of India., in 1954. Since then it has been functioning in close coordination with the Department, and research on various important themes of regional and national significance in the areas of agricultural and rural development are being conducted. The Professor and Head of the Department would be the Director i/c of AERC. For instance, currently, Dr. K. Jothi Sivagnanam, Professor and Head of the Department of Economics is the Director i/c of AERC, Chennai. Thus, the Department of Economics, with all its chairs and centers, is the place of active teaching and research on various areas of Indian Economics; the following are some of the current areas of research undertaken by the Faculty Members.

1.  Public Finance - Fiscal Federalism

2. Tamil Nadu Economy

3. Agricultural Economics

4. Environmental Economics

5. Rural Development

The Department of Economics has a rich tradition in teaching and research in Economics in this part of the country. Without compromising on our commitment to uphold this tradition, we strive to usher in social justice in admission of students and concentrate on improving the academic capabilities of students from oppressed and depressed communities.  We are also inclusive in terms of embracing the modern developments in the fields of economics and educational practices. Keeping abreast with the academic developments is the hallmark of the Department. Students and researchers find a lively academic environment and conducive atmosphere for higher learning in Economics.

Contact Address

Department of Economics, University of Madras, Chepauk Campus, Chennai - 600 005.

Office:+91 44 25399534, 25399644  

E-mail: economicsunom@gmail.com 

Our Faculties

Professor and Head

Dr.(Mrs).S.Chinnammai

M.A.,M.Phil.,Ph.D.,

  chinnammai@unom.ac.in    +914425399640

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Assistant Professor

Dr. K. Malathi

M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.

  kmalathi@unom.ac.in    044-25399646

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Assistant Professor

Dr. V. Kokila

M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., SET.,

  kokilavedamanickam01@gmail.com    044-25399647

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Course Offered

Post Graduate

M.A. Economics

Eligibility

B.A. Economics/B.Com./ B.A. Corporate Secretary ship / BBA / B.Sc. Mathematics / B.Sc. Statistics

Fee Structure

Master of Philosophy(M.Phil)

M.Phi. Economics

Eligibility

B.A. Economics/B.Com./ B.A. Corporate Secretary ship / BBA / B.Sc. Mathematics / B.Sc. Statistics

Fee Structure

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D)

Ph.D. Economics

Eligibility

B.A. Economics or Business Economics or any Specialization in Economics, B.Com./B.C.A., B.Sc. in Mathematics, Statistics or Under-Graduate degree in Management or Corporate Secretaryship or Business Administration.

Fee Structure

Syllabus

P.G Degree
M.A View/Download
M.Phil Degree
Economics View/Download

Fees Structure

P.G Degree
M.A - Economics View/Download
M.Phil Degree
M.Phil- Economics View/Download

Timetable

Timetable will be available soon

M.Phil Scholars

Name Guide Topic Year Joined Year Completed Email Id
No M.Phil Scholars

Ph.D Scholars

Name Guide Topic Year Joined Year Completed Email Id
Chris Ann Tomy Dr K Malathi -- 2023 raphaelchris94@gmail.com
Kamalnesan S Dr. K. Malathi Gender Disparity Index for Work Participation -A comparison of the Selected Rural Areas in TN of Tamil Nadu 2017 kamal.nesan89@gmail.com
Sajith GG Dr. K. Malathi Sustainable growth of IT-ITES sector in Inida -A study from the employees perspective, with reference to Chennai city 2017 sajith_gg@yahoo.co.in
Nissi M K Dr S Chinnammai _____ 2021 ___
Seena K M Dr S Chinnammai _____ 2021 ___
Nivedhitha V Dr S Chinnammai _____ 2021 ___
Maya Kannan R Dr S Chinnammai _____ 2022 ___
Tony T Shaji Dr S Chinnammai _____ 2022 ___
Yukesh B Dr S Chinnammai _____ 2023 ___
Jamuna M Dr S Chinnammai _____ 2023 ___
Kathir Anandh D M Dr. S Chinnammai --------- 2021 --
SREYAS KANNAN K Dr. V.Kokila - 2024 sreyaskannan2255@gmail.com
P.A. Ramaiah Dr. K. Jothi Sivagnanam Child Labour in Tamil Nadu: A Study of Laws and Enforcement 2001 2005
A. Sundaram Dr. K. Jothi Sivagnanam Co-Operatives and Tribal Development. A Study of the Hill Tribes Large sized Multipurpose Co- Operative Societies (LAMPS) in Salem District, Tamil Nadu 2005 2008
P. Durai Dr. K. Jothi Sivagnanam Irrigation Management: A Case Study of Manikandam Block, Tiruchirappali District, Tamil Nadu 2007 2009
A Vijaya kanth Dr S Chinnammai An Economic study of energy use pattern in sugarcane cultivation in Thiruvannamalai district 2006 2010 .
S.M. Ahamed Lebbe Dr. K. Jothi Sivagnanam Paddy Farmers in Sri Lanka A Study of Living Standard 2008 2010
R Kanakasudha Dr S Chinnammai An Exploratory study on polymer currency in India with special reference to Chennai city 2008 2011 .
M R Sasikala Dr S Chinnammai A Study on solar energy for sustainable development in India with special reference to Chennai and Thiruvallur district 2008 2011 .
P Anbalagan Dr S Chinnammai An Economic Analysis of Determinants of household expenditure in Vellor District of Tamil Nadu. 2006 2012 .
A Mariyappan Dr S Chinnammai An Economic Analysis of Drinking Water in India with special reference to Chennai City 2009 2013 .
K. Murugan Dr. K. Jothi Sivagnanam Public Expenditure and Economic Development in Indian States 2009 2013 murugan.kaliappani@gmail.com
M. Pragasam Dr. K. Jothi Sivagnanam Impact of High Yielding Variety Seeds on Rice Cultivation in Tamil Nadu 2008 2014
P. Rajasimman Dr. K. Jothi Sivagnanam Public Expenditure and its Impact on India’s Economic Growth 2011 2015 simman2010@gmail.com
P Krishnamoorthi Dr S Chinnammai Economics of philanthropy : A study of the pachaiyappa charities in global perspective 2009 2015 .
Archana parthasarathy Dr S Chinnammai An economic analysis of road construction using recycled plastic waste - A comparative study of Vadakara (Kerala) and Kovilpatti (Tamil Nadu) 2011 2016 .
D Bathmanaban Dr S Chinnammai Infrastructural development and livelihood of tribals with special reference to Kolli hills in Tamil Nadu 2011 2016 .
Abubakar Jamaladeen Dr. K. Jothi Sivagnanam New Keynesian DSGE Model for Monetary Policy: An Application of Constant and Time Varying Parameter Models with Stochastic Volatility for the Nigerian Economy 2014 2017 ajafuntua@yahoo.com
K. Rajalakshmi Dr. K. Jothi Sivagnanam Intra-Regional Disparities in Tamil Nadu 2009 2018 miriamraji@ymail.com
H. T. Lalrotluangi Dr. K. Jothi Sivagnanam Fiscal Developments in Mizoram: 1990 – 91 to 2014-15 2009 2018 marotluangi@gmail.com
Gopi D Dr. K. Jothi Sivagnanam Public Expenditure on Health in Tamil Nadu 2014 2019 devasivagopi@gmail.com
Parvaze Ahmad Kira Dr. K. Jothi Sivagnanam Dynamics of Fiscal Consolidation, Budget Deficits and Fiscal Rules: A Subnational Level Study in India 2015 2019
Mani R Dr. K. Jothi Sivagnanam State Finance in Tamil Nadu: 1991-2018 2014 2019 manitimesindia003ips@gmail.com
G. Sarada Dr. K. Jothi Sivagnanam Rural Out-Migration and Agriculture in Pappiredipatti Block of Dharmapuri District 2015 2019 sarada.rgk@gmail.com
Tiny S Palathara Dr. K. Malathi Economics of Happiness:A Comparative study about selective districts of Tamil nadu 2017 2023 tinyspalathara@gmail.com
Rajesh Lakhani Dr. K. Malathi E-Waste Management 2018 on going rajesh.lakhani.office@gmail.com

Awarded Scholars

Ph.D 24
M.Phil Nil

Present Scholars

Ph.D 12
M.Phil Nil

Former Academicians

Name of the Academics Designation
Dr. R. Arunachalam Professor & Head
Prof. K. Jothi Sivagnanam Professor (On Lien)
Dr.M. Thangaraj Professor
Dr. Gilbert Slater Professor and Head
Dr. John Mathai Professor and Head
Dr. John Mathai Professor and Head
Dr. P.J. Thomas Professor and Head
Dr. P.S. Lokanathan Professor and Head
Dr. R. Balakrishna Professor and Head
Dr.V. Shanmugasundaram Professor and Head
Prof. S.C. Joseph Professor and Head
Dr.A.M. Nalla Gounden Professor and Head
Dr. M. Naganathan Professor and Head
Dr.K.S.S. Uduman Mohideen Professor and Head
Dr.N. Rajalakshmi Professor and Head
Dr. K. Jothi Sivagnanam Dr. K. Jothi Sivagnanam Professor on lien
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