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Dr. SANTHOSH KUMAR PK

Director & Associate Professor in Economics

Centre for Budget Studies

Cochin University of Science and Technology
Kochi - 682022, Kerala, India

E-mail-

s.kumar@cusat.ac.in

Web Address

https://sites.google.com/cusat.ac.in/dr-santhosh-kumar-p-k/home



BRIEF BIO
I am an economist who possesses a deep comprehension of economic theory and its practical applications. I have a proven track record of independently undertaking analytic work and research projects, thriving in team environments with multiple priorities and tight deadlines. I am dedicated to consistently improving quality standards while conducting statistical and econometric analysis of industry and economic data. My notable expertise lies in utilizing modeling skills to tackle complex research problems in areas such as investment, portfolio analysis, and asset pricing. I specialize in macroeconomic and financial research, offering a global perspective. Additionally, I have strong capabilities in econometric modeling and forecasting, data mining, and delivering impactful presentations. With my project and people management skills, I am well-equipped to handle diverse responsibilities.

RESEARCH INTERESTS
Finance , Open Economy macroeconomics, Tourism

RESEARCH PROFILES
Google Scholar : https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=UztHimQAAAAJ&view_op=list_works&authuser=2&sortby=pubdate

JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS (RECENT) [TOTAL PUBLICATIONS : 28]
  • Time varying relationship and volatility Spillovers among Oil, Gold, Forex and stock markets in Indian Context: The juxtaposition of Global Economic Crisis and Covid-19 Pandemic, The Indian Economic Journal (Sage Publishers), 2023

  • Professional Women's Perceptions of Financial Well-Being in a Patrifocal Culture, Journal of Financial Counseling and Planning (Springer, H-Index 49, Scopus ), Springer 2023

  • On the Time-varying Correlations and Hedging Effectiveness: An Analysis of Crude Oil, Gold, and Stock Market, International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy(Q2, H-Index-45, Scopus cite score 3.9), Vol. 13, 2023

  • Understanding the Influence of Psychological and Behavioral Factors on Subjective Financial Well-being – An Indian Context , Vision: The Journal of Business Perspective (sage publishers), 2022

  • Financial Well-being and its Psychological Determinants – An Emerging Country Perspective , FIIB Business Review (Sage Publishers), Sage 2022

  • Examining Price Discovery in the Gold market: Evidence from India, Management Dynamics, 2022

  • Role of effective crisis communication by the government in managing the first wave Covid 19 Pandemic – A study of Kerala government’s success, Journal of Public Affairs (Wiley), Wiley 2021

  • Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS): Validity & Reliability in the Indian Context, International Journal of Management Practice (Inderscience Publishers), INDERSCIENCE 2021

  • Terrorism–Tourism–Economic Growth Nexus in India: An NARDL Evidence, FIIB Business Review (Sage Publications), Sage Publications Vol. 9, 2020

  • iPhone as a proxy indicator of Adaptive Narcissism: An empirical investigation, Psychology and Marketing(Wiley), Q1 (H-Index 116)Category Journal , Wiley Vol. 36, 2019

  • AWARDS AND HONOURS
  • K N Raj Fellowship from CDS and Govt of Kerala, in the year 2016

  • Invited Speaker from World Bank, in the year 2019

  • RESEARCH PROJECTS
  • "The Infrastructural Determinants of Tourism Demand in Karnataka " (ICSSR- 2017 --0001 , Total outlay Rs.300000)

  • "Role of Patenting on Firms Performance: Indian Experience" (IUCIPRS- 2017 --0001 , Total outlay Rs.100000)

  • "Green Transformation and Labour Market Outcome: Empirical Evidence from Kerala" (CUSAT- 2018 --0001 , Total outlay Rs.200000)

  • "Circular Economy and Sustainable Development: Evidence from Cities of Kerala" (RUSA- 2023 --0001 , Total outlay Rs.1510000)

  • "India's Twin deficit problem: An econometric investigation" (ICSSR- 2023 --0001 , Total outlay Rs.500000)