Development Economics
Development Economic researchers explore the factors that contribute to the persistence of socioeconomic challenges, such as the country’s infrastructure, food security, gender, environment, energy natural resources, and others. By studying the decisions of households, firms, and policymakers, researchers formulate theories and test them empirically, with the goal of offering solutions for sustainable development.INTEREST(S)
Poverty and inequalityEducationLabor and migrationFood SecurityAgricultureGender and development C7MicrocreditEnvironmentEnergy and Natural ResourcesRemittances Social Safety Nets Programs
VISION
To explore the development socio-economic challenges for sustainable development
MISSION
To analyze the decisions of different stakeholders of the society empirically, with the goal of offering solutions for sustainable development.
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Issues and Challenges of Solid Waste Management Practices in Dhaka- Bangladesh - a Behavioral perspective
Issues and Challenges of Solid Waste Management Practices in Dhaka- Bangladesh - a Behavioral perspective
Impact of solar energy on the empowerment of rural women in Bangladesh
Impact of solar energy on the empowerment of rural women in Bangladesh
Integrative Approaches at the Crossroads to Health, Poverty, and Sustainable Development Keywords: Integration, Health, Poverty, Sustainable Development
The objective of this research is to explore the complex interconnections between health, poverty, and sustainable development, aiming to identify policies and strategies that promote equitable wel...
Impact of the proximity of rural market on women’s food security status: empirical evidence from Bangladesh
The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of the distance of rural market on rural women's food expenditure. Primary data were collected from the rural women in Manikganj district in Banglades...
Impact of Loan Cycling on the Agricultural Risk Management Capacity of the Rural Women Borrowers in Bangladesh
This study focused on assessing the impact of loan cycling on the risk management capacity of the women borrowers. Primary data were collected from the landless, marginal, and small women borrowers i...
IMPACT OF MULTIPLE LOANS ON THE HEALTHCARE EXPENDITURE OF THE RURAL WOMEN BORROWERS IN BANGLADESH
This study goal is to analyze the impact of loan cycling on the healthcare expenditure of the rural women borrowers in Bangladesh. Primary data were collected from the landless, marginal, and small wo...
IMPACT OF MICROCREDIT ON THE EDUCATIONAL EXPENDITURE OF RURAL HOUSEHOLDS IN BANGLADESH
Objective: To assess the impact of microcredit on the educational expenditure of the rural women borrowers in Bangladsh Data Collection: Primary date were colelcted from the 800 women borrowers of CC...
Evaluating the Effects of Energy Access and Internet Availability on Educational Outcomes in Bangladesh
The aim of the study is to examine the relationship between energy access, GDP per capita, internet availability and literacy rate function of school enrolment in case of Bangladesh. with a particular...
Clean energy transition in rural Bangladesh: Challenges in adoption and impact
In this study, we conducted an econometric analysis of households solar PV adoption using data from the International Food Policy Research Institute’s Bangladesh Integrated Household Survey, 2020. Our findings indicate that only 5.51% of the sample households adopted solar PV, with the likelihood of adoption 3.8% higher in households with a mobile phone, 1.7% higher in households with internet access, and 2.8% higher among homeowners.
Examining tourism‑induced environmental Kuznets Curves in South Asia
This paper analyzes the non-linear tourism-environmental degradation nexus in the selected South Asian countries using a modified Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC) framework. The paper applies the Cross-Sectional Autoregressive Distributed Lag (CS-ARDL) method to examine tourism-induced EKCs from 1990 to 2021. Findings reveal a valid N-shaped EKC for the selected South Asian countries. Country-level estimates show that Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka exhibit N-shaped tourism-induced EKC.
Renewable Energy for Gender Equity: Solar Electricity and Women’s Empowerment in Developing Regions
Based on a comprehensive literature review, this study proposes a theoretical framework illustrating the mechanisms through which reliable solar electricity empowers women. The framework highlights critical pathways, including access to human and social resources, enhanced mobility, greater control over assets, and improved decision-making capacity. By addressing these areas, solar electricity has the potential to transform the everyday lives of women, fostering gender equality and advancing sustainable development in resource-constrained regions.