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Anush Kapadia
Professor at IIT Bombay
Anush Kapadia is an Associate Professor in the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay.12 His academic career includes:
Research Focus
Professor Kapadia's work primarily focuses on the politics of financial systems. He investigates how system-design choices in finance are inherently political and how these choices lead to macro-social outcomes such as economic growth or financial crises.1 His research encompasses both theoretical and empirical studies, covering various case studies including:
- Indian bond markets
- US shadow-banking system
- European Union financial systems
- Global reserve system
Academic Positions
- Associate Professor at IIT Bombay (2021-present)2
- Assistant Professor at IIT Bombay (2016-2021)1
- Lecturer on International Politics at City University, London (2013-2016)1
Current Roles
- Principal Investigator of the New Political Economy Initiative at IIT Bombay (2022-present)2
Research Areas
Professor Kapadia is involved in several research projects focusing on Markets and Governance Processes. Some of his current research topics include:
- Indian Industrial Policy in the IT sector
- Growth of the Indian Auto sector since the 1980s
- Development of the Indian Pharma sector
In these projects, he examines the roles of the state in various industries, applying concepts such as Evans' Custodian, Demiurge, Midwifery, and Husbandry to analyze post-liberalization policies and their impacts.1
Publications
Anush Kapadia has authored numerous journal articles, book chapters, and op-eds. His work has been featured in publications such as NDTV and Livemint.1 He also has a Google Scholar profile, indicating a presence in academic literature.4
Professor Kapadia's LinkedIn profile confirms his position as a Professor at IIT Bombay, with his username being anush-kapadia-00981734.3
