Rana Hasan

Rana Hasan is a Director at the Development Economics and Indicators Division of ADB's Economic Research and Regional Cooperation Department.2 He is an economist with expertise in development economics, particularly focusing on issues related to inclusive growth, poverty analysis, and the impact of economic reforms on labor markets and industrial performance.1

Rana Hasan holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Maryland and a Master's degree in Economics from the Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi.1 His research has been published in various academic journals, including the Journal of Development Economics and Review of Economics and Statistics.1

In his role at ADB, Hasan has contributed to policy discussions on various topics, including:

1. Transit-oriented development and land value capture in India2
2. Global responses to the COVID-19 pandemic2
3. The impact of automation on employment2

Hasan's work at ADB involves analyzing economic trends, developing policy recommendations, and contributing to ADB's operational programs in various countries, particularly in South Asia.13