The Art and Science of Economic Policy

Aromar Revi has established himself as a pioneering figure in sustainable urban development as the founding Director of the Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS), India's first prospective National University focused on urbanization. His academic foundation includes degrees from IIT-Delhi and the Law and Management schools of the University of Delhi. With over 35 years of interdisciplinary experience, he has emerged as a global thought leader in sustainable development, public policy, and climate science. His extensive work includes leading 125 major research and consulting assignments, publishing over 95 peer-reviewed publications, and helping structure development investments exceeding $8 billion across multiple countries. As Co-Chair of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), he successfully championed the inclusion of urban development in the UN's 2030 agenda through SDG 11. His expertise in climate science is evidenced by his role as Coordinating Lead Author of the 2018 IPCC Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5°C. As one of South Asia's leading disaster mitigation experts, he has directed emergency teams for ten major natural disasters affecting over five million people. His influence extends across academia, policy, and practice, having lectured at over 90 universities worldwide and advised numerous governments and international organizations on sustainable

Ajay Shah is a distinguished economist and academic with a robust professional background. He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Southern California and a B.Tech in Aeronautical Engineering from IIT Bombay. Throughout his career, he has held numerous prestigious positions, including Senior Fellow at Pune International Centre, Research Professor of Business at Jindal Global University, and Professor at the National Institute for Public Finance and Policy. Shah has made significant contributions to various domains of economic research, including financial system policy, international finance, risk management, and macroeconomic policy. He has authored and co-authored multiple books and publications, and has been a member of several important government committees and task forces. His research spans diverse areas such as securities markets, exchange rate regimes, capital flows, and technology policy. He has also received multiple honors, including being listed among top economists by Indian Express and winning several awards for his scholarly work.

A member of the Board of the Indian Institute for Human Settlements, Dr. Vijay Kelkar is one of India’s pre-eminent economists. He was the Finance Secretary and Chairman of the Thirteenth Finance Commission of India.