Chair Professor of Economics and Director, Research
Associated with :
Great LakesDr. Vidya Mahambare is the Union Bank Chair Professor of Economics and Director of Research at the Great Lakes Institute of Management in Chennai. She holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Lancaster Management School, UK, and has a strong academic background with a Master’s degree in International Trade and Finance. Dr. Mahambare has published extensively in high-ranking journals such as the Journal of Policy Modelling and Feminist Economics, focusing on topics like gender and employment, monetary policy, and international trade. She has received several research grants, including those from the Mercatus Centre and the World Bank, to study female labor force participation in India. In addition to her research, she has served on the Expert Committee of the State Planning Commission of Tamil Nadu to draft policies on employability and skilling. Dr. Mahambare teaches macroeconomics and microeconomics in full-time MBA programs and has developed specialized courses for executive education, emphasizing applied behavioral economics. Her thought leadership is evident through over 140 opinion articles in prominent media outlets, as well as appearances on television to discuss economic challenges in India. Her extensive experience and contributions make her a significant figure in the field of economics and management education.