Dr. Arup Mitra

Professor
South Asian University, New Delhi, India

Highest Degree
PostDoc. in Economics Development from Northwestern University, USA

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Area of Interest:

Economics
Development Economics
Sericulture Economy
Urban Economics
Political Economy

Selected Publications

  1. Mitra, A., 2019. Women’s work in response to urbanization: Evidence from Odisha. ANTYAJAA: Indian J. Women Social Change, 4: 92-106.
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  2. Kumar, A. and A. Mitra, 2019. Growth, health and gender imbalance: Evidence from India. Area Dev. Policy, 4: 1-19.
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  3. Chandrasekhar, S. and A. Mitra, 2019. Migration, caste and livelihood: Evidence from Indian city-slums. Urban Res. Pract., 12: 156-172.
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  4. Mitra, A. and M. Paul, 2018. Poverty targeting and economic growth in India. J. Income Wealth, 40: 177-189.
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  5. Mitra, A. and J.P. Nagar, 2018. Smart cities in India: Existing facilities and indicators of development. Urban India, 38: 4-14.

  6. Mitra, A. and J.P. Nagar, 2018. City size, deprivation and other indicators of development: Evidence from India. World Dev., 106: 273-283.
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  7. Mitra, A., 2018. Poverty, women, and dignity: Reflecting on the writings of ashapurna Devi. Asia-Pac. Social Sci. Rev., 17: 155-159.
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  8. Ugur,M. and A. Mitra, 2017. Technology adoption and employment in less developed countries: a mixed-method systematic review. World Dev., 96: 1-18.
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  9. Singh, J. and A. Mitra, 2017. Regulation and employment: Assessing wage elasticity in Indian manufacturing. Labour Ind., 27: 1-18.
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  10. Das, S., A. Mitra and R. Kumar, 2017. Do neighbourhood facilities matter for slum housing? evidence from Indian slum clusters. Urban Stud., 54: 1887-1904.
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  11. Singh, S., P.K. Bikram, Farooquee, A. Nehal and A. Mitra, 2016. Health and nutritional status of women and children: an empirical study in the slums of Delhi, India. Int. J. Child Health Human Dev., .
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  12. Singh, J. and A. Mitra, 2016. Cyclical asymmetries and short-run relation between employment and output: The case of organised manufacturing in India. Indian J. Labour Econ., 59: 203-216.
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  13. Sharma, C. and A. Mitra, 2016. Corruption and Development in Indian Economy. Cambridge University Press, UK.,.

  14. Mitraa, A., C. Sharma and M.A.Varoudakis, 2016. Infrastructure, information and communication technology and firms’ productive performance of the Indian manufacturing. J. Policy Mod., 38: 353-371.
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  15. Mitra, A., C. Sharma and M.A. Véganzonès-Varoudakis, 2016. Infrastructure, ICT and Firms’ Productivity and Efficiency: An Application to the Indian Manufacturing. In: Globalization of Indian Industries, Beule, D., Filip, Narayanan, Krishnan (Eds.)., Springer Singapore, Springer Nature Singapore Private Limited, ISBN; 978-981-10-0083-6, pp. 17-41.

  16. Mitra, A., 2016. Productivity Growth In India: Determinants And Policy Initiatives Based on The Existing Literature. Delhi University Enclave, Delhi,.

  17. Mitra, A., 2016. Manufacturing-Led Growth, Competition and Challenges. Yojana, Delhi,.

  18. Mitra, A., 2016. Industry-led Growth: Issues and Facts, Springer Brief in Economics. 5th Edn., Springer Singapore, USA., ISBN: 9789811000072 Pages: 88.
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  19. Mitra, A. and Y. Tsujita 2016. Issues in upward mobility: Study based on longitudinal data from Delhi slums. Habitat Int., 53: 320-330.
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  20. Mitra, A. and P. Singh, 2016. Why wage differences exist across sectors? explanations based on India’s industrial sector. Econ. Political Weekly, 51: 39-45.

  21. Mitra, A. and P. Singh 2016. Explanations based on india’s industrial sector why wage differences exist across sectors? Singh, J. and A. Mitra, .
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  22. Sharma, C. and A. Mitra, 2015. Corruption, governance and firm performance: Evidence from Indian enterprises. J. Policy Mod., 37: 835-851.
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  23. Pradhan, B.K., S.K. Singh and A. Mitra, 2015. Female labour supply in a developing economy: A tale from a primary survey. J. Int. Dev., 27: 99-111.
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  24. Mitra,A. and R. Kumar, 2015. Employment support to home-workers: the role of civil society. Int. J. Soc. Econ., 42: 1106-1120.
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  25. Mitra, A.and R. Kumar, 2015. New patterns in Indian urbanization emergence of Census towns. Environ. Urbanization, .
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  26. Mitra, A., 2015. Informal economy in India: Persistence and meagreness. J. Political Econ. Agrarian South, .
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  27. Mitra, A. and A.K. Jha 2015. Innovation and employment: A firm level study of Indian industries. Eurasian Bus. Rev., 5: 45-71.
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  28. Mitra,A., C. Sharmaand M.A.V. Varoudakis, 2014. Trade liberalization, technology transfer, and firms’ productive performance: The case of indian manufacturing. J. Asian Econ., 33: 1-15.

  29. Mitra, A., 2014. Agglomeration economies and wellbeing: Evidence from India. Athens J. Health, 1: 23-36.
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  30. Mitra, A., 2013. Youth Employment and Unemployment: An Indian Perspective. ILO, India, Pages: 15.

  31. Mitra, A., 2013. Insights into Inclusive Growth, Employment and Wellbeing in India. Springer India, India, ISBN: 9788132206552 Pages:352..
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  32. Mitra, A., 2013. Can Industry Be The Key to Pro-Poor Growth? An Exploratory Analysis for India ILO Asia-Pacific Working Paper Series, India.

  33. Mirta, A. and A. Pandey, 2013. Unorganized sector in india: Employment elasticity and wage-productivity nexus. J. Dev. Entrepreneurship, 18: 1-19.
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  34. Goldar, B. and A. Mitra, 2013. Small versus large manufacturing units: how efficient are they? J. Asia Pacific Econ., 18: 634-653.
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  35. Chakravarty, S. and A. Mitra, 2013. Stock prices and inflation: Relationship revisited. World J. Mod. Simulation, 9: 201-215.
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  36. Vikram,D., K. Preeti and A. Mitra, 2012. Modes of transport, basic amenities and wellbeing: Findings from Delhi city. J. Urban Regener. Renew, 5: 253-265.
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  37. Mirta, A. and C. Sharma, 2012. Estimating impact of infrastructure on productivity and efficiency of Indian manufacturing. Appl. Econ.Lett., 19: 779-783.
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  38. Kumar, R., A. Mitra and M. Murayama, 2012. Toiling children in india: The gender dimension. Reports and Publ., .
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  39. Alam, M. and A. Mitra, 2012. Labour market vulnerabilities and health outcomes: Older workers in India. J. Popul. Ageing, 5: 241-256.
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  40. Agarwal, A. and A. Mitra, 2012. Agriculture and its integration with national accounts statistics: The Indian case. Agric. J., 7: 343-353.
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  41. Mitra, A., 2011. Trade in services: Impact on employment in India. Soc. Sci. J., 48: 72-93.
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  42. Mitra, A. and B. Mehta, 2011. Cities as the engine of growth: Evidence from India. J.Urban Plann. Dev., .
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  43. Mirta,A., 2011. Homelessness in France: Labour‑market implications. Urbani izziv, 22: 115-126.
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  44. Maitl, D. and A. Mirta, 2011. Informality, vulnerability and development. J. Dev. Entrepreneurship, 10.1142/S1084946711001793.
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  45. Dayal, V., P. Kapuria and A.Mirta, 2011. Population pressure and environment in the context of growth: Evidence from an Indian city. Int. J. Urban Sustainable Dev., 3: 168-184.
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  46. Mitra, A., 2010. Migration, livelihood and well-being: Evidence from Indian city slums. Urban Studies, .
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  47. Mitra, A., 2010. Industry-tertiary balance: Issues revisited. J. Studies Manufac., 1: 59-71.

  48. Mitra,A. and M. Murayama, 2009. Rural to urban migration: A district‐level analysis for India. Int. J. Migratio, 5: 35-52.
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  49. Mitra, A. and Y. Tsujita, 2009. Health-poverty nexus: A study of low income households in India. Nova Sci. Pub., .
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  50. Mirta, A., 2009. Technology import and industrial employment: Evidence from developing countries. Rev. Labour Econ. Ind. Relat., 23: 697-718.
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  51. Kumar, A., S. Kumarand A. Mirta, 2009. Social and economic inequalities: Contemporary significance of caste in India. Econ. Political Weekly, 44: 55-63.
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  52. Chakravarty, S. and A. Mitra, 2009. Is industry still the engine of growth? An econometric study of the organized sector employment in India. J. Policy Mod., 31: 22-35.
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  53. Mitra, A., 2008. The IndianLlabour Market: An overview ILO Asia-Pacific Working Paper Serie, New Delhi, ISBN: 9789221208877,.

  54. Mitra, A., 2008. Social capital, livelihood and upward mobility. Habitat Int., 32: 261-269.
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  55. Mirta, A., 2008. Growth and poverty in India: Emerging dimensions of the tertiary sector. Serv. Ind.s J., 28: 1055-1076.
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  56. Mirta, A. and Y. Tsujita, 2008. Migration and well-being at the lower echelons of the economy: A study of Delhi Slums. Globalization, Employment Mobility, .
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  57. Mirta, A. and S. Hajime, 2008. Labour market outcomes: The japanese tale. Indian J. Labour Econ., 51: 165-182.

  58. Kato, A. and A. Mitra, 2008. Imported Technology and Employment: Evidence from Panel Data on Indian Manufacturing Firms. In: High-tech Industries, Employment and Competitiveness, Hashim, S.R. and N.S.Siddharthan (Eds.)., Routledge, New Delhi, pp: 180-194..

  59. Goldar, B. and A. Mitra, 2008. Productivity Increase And Changing Sectoral Composition: Contribution to Economic Growth in India. Institute of Economic Growth, (IEG), India..
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  60. Mitra, A., 2007. Industry and poverty: Evidence from Indian states. Indian J. Labour Econ., 50: 245-256.
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  61. Mirta, A. and H. Sato, 2007. Agglomeration economies in japan: Technical efficiency, growth and unemployment. Rev.Urban Regional Dev. Studies, 19: 197-209.
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  62. Mitra, A., 2006. Wages and employment: Issues and facts. Indian J. Labour Econ., 49: 588-602.
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  63. Mitra, A., 2006. Labour market mobility of low income households. Econ. Political Weekly, 41: 2123-2130.
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  64. Mitra, A., 2006. Labour Market Conditions and Living Standards: A Study of Homeless Population in Japan and Slums in India. Institute of Developing Economies, Japan.
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  65. Edelman, B. and A. Mitra 2006. Slum dwellers' access to basic amenities: the role of political contact, its determinants and adverse effects. Rev. Urban Regional Dev. Studies, 18: 25-40.
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  66. Mitra, A., 2005. Women in the urban informal sector: Perpetuation of meagre earnings. Dev. Change, 36: 291-316.
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  67. Mitra, A., 2005. Living standard in delhi slums: Consumption expenditure, housing and ability to save. Indian J. Labour Econ., 48: 510-520.
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  68. Mitra, A., 2004. What motivates transfer of resources: Altruism or principle of exchange? J. Dev. Areas, 37: 31-48.
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  69. Mitra, A., 2004. Informal sector, networks and intra-city variations in activities: findings from delhi slums. Rev. Urban Regional Dev.t Studies, 16: 154-169.
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  70. Mitra, A., 2004. Economic growth, health and poverty: An exploratory study for India. Dev. Policy Rev., 22: 193-206.
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  71. Bhanumurthy, N.R. and A. Mitra, 2004. Declining poverty in India : A decomposition analysis. Indian J. Labour Econ., 47: 311-322.
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  72. Bhanumurthy, N.R. and A. Mirta, 2004. Economic growth, poverty, and inequality in indian states in the pre-reform and reform periods. Asian Dev. Rev., 21: 79-99.
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  73. Mitra, A., 2003. Occupational Choices, Networks, and Transfers: An Exegesis on Micro Data from Delhi Slums. Manohar Publishers and Distributors, Delhi, ISBN: 9788173044830, Pages: 167.

  74. Mitra, A., 2002. Productivity and technical efficiency in indian states’ manufacturing: the role of infrastructure. Econ. Dev. Cult. Change 50: 395-426.
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  75. Gupta, I. and Mitra A., 2002. Basic amenities and health in urban India. Natl Med J India. 15: 26-31.
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  76. Mitra, A., 2000. Total factor productivity growth and urbanization economies: A case of indian industries. Rev. Urban Reg. Dev. Studies, 12: 97-108.
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  77. Mitra, A., 2000. Changing Labour Market and Women Employment: India, in Changing Labour Market and Women Employment. Asian Productivity Organization, Tokyo.

  78. Mitra, A., 1999. Agglomeration economies as manifested in technical efficiency at the firm level. J. Urban Econ., 45: 490-500.
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  79. Mirta, A., 1999. Total factor productivity growth and technical efficiency in indian industries. Econ. Political Weekly, .
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  80. Gupta, I and Mitra A., 1999. Knowledge of HIV / AIDS among migrants in Delhi slums. J. Health Popul. Dev. Ctries., 2: 26-32.
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  81. Dupont, V., and Mitra, A., 1995. Population distribution, growth and socio-economic spatial patterns in Delhi. Demography India, 24: 101-132.
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  82. Chakrapani, C. and A. Mirta, 1995. Rural-to-urban migration: access to employment, incidence of poverty and determinants of mobility. Indian J. Soc. Work, 6: 377-386.
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  83. Mitra, A., 1994. Amazon.com Find in a library All sellers » My library My History Books on Google Play Urbanisation, Slums, Informal Sector Employment, and Poverty: An Exploratory Study. B.R. Publishing Corporation, India, ISBN: 9788170188308, Pages: 303..

  84. Mitra A., 1993. Rural non farm employment, poverty and women. Indian J. Labour Econ., 36: 455-469.

  85. Mirta, A., 1993. An econometric model of unemployment, informal sector employment and poverty in Indian city-slums. J. Quantitative Econ., 9: 349-360.
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  86. Bhattacharya, B.B. and A. Mitra, 1993. Employment and structural adjustment: A look at 1991 Census data. Econ. Political Weekly, 28: 1989-1995.
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  87. Mitra, A., 1992. Urban poverty: A rural spill-Over? Indian Econ. Rev., 27: 403-419.
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  88. Mitra, A., 1992. Tertiary sector employment and rural urban migration. Indian J. Labour Econ., 35: 123-131.

  89. Mitra, A., 1992. Rural-to-urban migration, urban workforce and tertiary sector employment: inter-relationship. Artha Vijnana., 34: 107-124.
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  90. Mitra, A., 1992. Growth and poverty: The urban legend. Econ. Political Weekly 27: 659-665.
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  91. Mitra, A., 1990. Land price in Indian cities-dimensions and determinants of change. Econ. Political Weekly, .
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  92. Mitra, A., 1990. Duality, employment structure and poverty incidence : The slum perspective. Indian Econ. Rev., 25: 57-73.
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  93. Bhattacharya, B.B. and A. Mitra, 1990. Excess growth of tertiary sector in indian economy: issues and implications. Econ. Political Weekly, 25: 2445-2450.
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  94. Mitra, A., 1989. Structural aspects of growth: A state level analysis. Indian J. Soc.Sci., Vol.2, .
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  95. Mitra, A. and S. Mukhopadhyay, 1989. Female labour absorption in construction sector. Econ. Political Weekly, .
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  96. Bhattacharya, B.B. and A. Mitra, 1989. Industry-agriculture growth rates: Widening disparity: An explanation. Econ. Political Weekly, 24: 968-1970.
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  97. Mitra, A., 1988. Spread of urban slums: The rural spill over? Demography India, 17: 29-42.
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