Professor, Department of Economic Studies
Dean, School of Social Sciences
Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, India
- Matric, Punjab School Education Board (1993) with 74 percent.
- 10+2, Punjab School Education Board (1995) with 66 percent.
- B.A, Guru Nanak Dev University (1998) with 66 percent.
- M.Sc (Hons in Economics), Guru Nanak Dev University (2000) with 68 percent.
- UGC (NET) cleared in 2000.
- Ph.D., Guru Nanak Dev University (2010), India’s Trade with SAARC Countries: Trends and Potential.
Teaching Experience
22 years
Research Experience
14 years
Administrative Experience
14 years
International Economics, Environmental Degradation, Political Economy, and Social Entrepreneurship
International Trade, Regional Trade Blocks, Gravity Model of Trade, Externalities of Environmental Degradation (Ground Water Depletion, Pesticide Use etc.), Land Acquisition
Research Projects
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Prof. (Dr.) Sandeep Kaur
Professor, Department of Economic Studies
Dean, School of Social Sciences
Central University of Punjab, Bathinda
Honours and Award
- Appointment as Research and Innovation Associate 6 June 2022 to 31 May 2027 in Tshwane University of Technology.
- Indo Canadian Shastri Fellowship (Travel Grant) in 2012.
- Best Paper presentation Award in the Conference entitled Climate Change Adaptation in Agriculture for Sustainable Livelihoods funded by Ministry of Rural Development and World Bank, NIRDPR, Hyderabad ( 2019)
- Research Award in Humanities and Social Sciences , Central University of Punjab, 2019-20
- Rethinking Green Entrepreneurship: What Motivates to pursue green entrepreneurship,2nd International Conference, Organized by GNLU Centre for Law and Society & the GUJCOST-GNLU Centre of excellence in IPR at its Campus from 29-30 July 2022.
- Innovation in Economics, Business and Finance in the Post Covid-19 Era, from Central University of Punjab, India as SECTION CHAIR in 2022 Brawijaya Economics and Finance International Conference.
- Received a Certificate in session on GETI learn Live Talks under the Environmental Degradation movement on 28-9-2022.
- Appointment as Research and Innovation Associate on 20 june 2022 at Tshwane University of Technology.
- Project title : An Economic Analysis of Externalities of Pesticide Use in the Malwa Region of Punjab (PI), University of Kerala, 2018 (one year project)
- Sandeep Kaur, Sangeeta Khorana, Manpreet Kaur( 2020), Is there any Potential in Service Trade of South Asia? , Foreign Trade Review, 55(3), 1-10. indexed in Scopus, Repec and UGC Care List
Selected Research Articles
- Sandeep Kaur, Singh, H., Roy, D., & Singh, H. (2024). Prospects of crop insurance for sustenance of farmers’ livelihood during GM cotton crop failure in Indian Punjab. Journal of Agribusiness in Developing and Emerging Economics. ISSN:2044- 0839. Impact factor: 1.977. ABDC Ranking-C. https://www.emerald.com/insight/2044-0839.htm
- Sandeep Kaur, Kumar, P., & Ansari, M.A. (2024). An analysis of Indian FDI inflows through an augmented gravity model: exploring new insights. International Economics and Economic Policy, 1-21. Impact factor: 1.7. ABDC Ranking-B.
- Satinder Kaur and Sandeep Kaur (2023), Location Determinants of Indian OFDI: Insights from Panel Data Analysis: 22251. Indian Journal of Economics and Development. Vol. 19(1), (page no: 157-164). Indexed in Scopus. Impact factor: 0.2. DOI: 10.35716/IJED/22251.
- Zahid UL-Islam-Dar and Sandeep Kaur (2023), Barriers to Indo-Pak Trade: A Case Study of Land Routes. Millennial Asia. (Page no: 1-25). Indexed in Scopus, Impact factor: 1.6. ABDC ranking-C. https://doi.org/10.1177/09763996231155632
- Mohd Fayaz and Sandeep Kaur (2023), Changing structure of India’s exports with Africa: Where do the technology-intensive exports stand? African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development.https://doi.org/10.1080/20421338.2023.2222480
- Sandeep Kaur, Muchie, M., Ibrahim, M., Bansal, G., Singh, H., Singh, M. (2023). Achieving Sustainable Development Goals through Social Entrepreneurship: A Study of India & South Africa. Journal of Law and Sustainable Development. Vol. No.11. Indexed in Scopus.https://doi.org/10.55908/sdgs.v11i11.2271
- Kaur, P., Sandeep Kaur. (2023). Textile Trade of India with RCEP Members: A General Equilibrium Assessment. Indian Journal of Economics and Development. 20(1). Scopus indexed
- Nadeem Bhat and Sandeep Kaur (2022) Technical Efficiency Analysis of Indian IT Industry: A Panel Data Stochastic Frontier Approach, Millennial Asia, Vol. 0(0), (Page no: 1-23), (ISSN-0976-3996), SCI. ABDC Ranking- C. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/360785660_
- Zahid UL-Islam-Dar and Sandeep Kaur (2022), MSMEs and Overland trade barriers: a case study of India’s prominent land border gateways. International Journal of Entrepreneurship and small Business. Vol. 10, (PP. 1-25), (ISSN: 1741- 8054) Indexed in Scopus, SCI.
- Gulshan Farooq Bhat and Sandeep Kaur (2022), The Determinants of Economic growth: Experience of China, Japan, South Korea and India, SCMS Journal of Indian Management, (Page no: 139-151), ISSN: 0973-3167. Indexed in Scopus. https://www.usc.gal/economet/reviews/aeid17211.pdf
- Mohd Fayaz and Sandeep Kaur (2021), India’s Merchandise Exports to Asia: A Constant Market Share Analysis, Foreign Trade Review, Vol. 57(2), (page no: 1- 20), indexed in Scopus, Repec and UGC Care List, SCI. Impact factor:1.3. ABDC Ranking- B. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/358455742_
- Sandeep Kaur, Hem Raj, Harpreet Singh and Vijay Kumar Chattu (2021), Crop Insurance Policies in India: An Empirical Analysis of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, Risks, Vol. 9 (11), (page no: 1-20), Indexed in Scopus. ABDC Ranking-B https://ideas.repec.org/a/gam/jrisks/v9y2021i11p191-d665090.html
- Sandeep Kaur, Sangeeta Khorana, Manpreet Kaur (2020) Is there any Potential in Service Trade of South Asia? Foreign Trade Review, Vol. 55(3), (page no: 402-417) indexed in Scopus, Repec and UGC Care List, SCI. Impact factor:1.3. ABDC Ranking- B. https://doi.org/10.1177/0015732520920469
- Sandeep Kaur, Jashanpreet Kaur, Gurvinder Singh and Harpreet Singh (2020), Land Acquisition in Punjab: Jeopardising Livelihoods through Inefficient Implementation, Economic and Political Weekly, April, Vol. 55(17), (page no: 57-63), (ISSN- 129976) Indexed in Scopus. ABDC Ranking: B.https://www.epw.in/journal/2020/17/special-articles/land-acquisition-punjab.html?0=ip_login_no_cache%3D6646c4abc8a5efc107ba6d1a84625ebb
- Gulshan Bhatt and Sandeep Kaur (2019), Human Resource Development and Structural Transformation: Imperative for Employment Generation and Innovation, Applied Econometrics and International Development, indexed in Econ-Lit (USA), SCOPUS of Elsevier, Vol. 19(1), (page no: 95-117), (ISSN: 1578-4487), International. SCI, ABDC Ranking: C.https://econpapers.repec.org/article/eaaaeinde/v_3a19_3ay_3a2019_3ai_3a1_5f7.htm
- Mohd. Fayaz and Sandeep Kaur (2019), An Empirical Analysis of The Determinants of High-Tech Exports of India, Regional and Sectoral Economic Studies. Vol. no. 19(2), (Page no 29-44) indexed in Econ-Lit (USA), SCOPUS of Elsevier, 15784460, International. SCI. ABDC Ranking: C.https://www.researchgate.net/publication/333645781_ The_Determinants_of_High-Tech_Exports_of_India_An_Empirical_Analysis
- Nadeem and Sandeep Kaur (2019), Decomposition of Total Factor Productivity of Indian Software Industry, Indian Journal of Economics and Development, Vol. 7(2), indexed in UGC List. (ISSN (Online Version): 23209828), (ISSN (Print Version): 23209836) SCI.https://sdbindex.com/Documents/index/00000147/00000-60822
- Mohammad Fayaz and Sandeep Kaur (2018), Technological Intensity of Indian Exports and the Performance of Emerging Asian Economies, 1-16, Global Journal of Emerging Market Economies, SAGE publication, Vol. 4(1), (page no: 62-77), (ISSN online: 24542148), (ISSN print: 23949015), International, SCI. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/239490151 876 7990
- Krishan Singh and Sandeep Kaur (2017). Whether FDI or Exports Enhance from Indian Manufacturing Firms,2001-2012, RevistaGalega de Economia, Vol.26(2), pp (page no: 19-32). Indexed in EconLit (USA), SCOPUS, Econometric links (Rotterdam, Ne, UGC, (ISSN 1133455X), SCI. ABDC Ranking: C.https://www.redalyc.org/pdf/391/ 39153623002. pdf
- Gulshan Bhat and Sandeep Kaur, (2017). An Empirical Analysis of Growth Determinants in India and South Korea: Possible Lessons for India. Applied Econometrics and International Development, Vol.17 (2), (page no: 55-174). Indexed in Econ-Lit (USA), SCOPUS of Elsevier, (ISSN: 1578-4487), SCI. ABDC Ranking: C.https://www.usc.gal/economet/reviews/aeid17211.pdf
- Harvinder Kaur and Sandeep Kaur (2017), An Economic Analysis of Pesticide Use in Bathinda District of the Indian Punjab, International Journal of Ecological Economics and Statistics, Vol. 38(4), (page no: 33-45) Indexed by the Thomson Reuters Web of Science, SCOPUS, EconLit, Journal of Economic Literature, (ISSN: 0973-1385), SCI. ABDC Ranking: C.https://www.researchgate.net/publication/320586041
- J. Vineesh, D.K. Nauriyal and Sandeep Kaur (2017), Assessing Financial Integration of BRICS Equity Markets an Empirical Analysis, Emerging Economics Studies, Vol. 3(2), (pageno:127-138), (ISSNonline:2454-2148 (ISSNPrint:23949015), (SAGE).
- Mohd Fayaz and Sandeep Kaur (2016). Trends, Patterns and Determinants of Indian Current Account Deficit, Applied Econometrics and International Development, Vol. 16(1), (page no: 168-186). Indexed in Econ Lit (USA), SCOPUS of Elsevier, (ISSN: 1578-4487), SCI. ABDC Ranking: C.https://econpapers.repec.org/article/eaaaeinde/v_3a16 _3ay_3a2016_ 3ai_3a1_5f13.htm
- Nadeem Bhat and Sandeep Kaur (2016), Indian Information Technology Industry: Performance and Efficiency, Journal of National Income and Wealth, Vol. 38(1), (page no: 73-86) Indexing/Abstracted in UGC. (ISSN: 0974-0295). https://www.researchgate.net/ publication/320264586_
- Sandeep Kaur (2015), Migration and Bilateral Trade Flows Evidence from India and OECD Countries. Applied Econometrics and International Development, Vol.15 (2), (page no: 179-196). Index in Econ-Lit (USA), SCOPUS of Elsevier, (ISSN: 1578-4487), SCI. ABDC Ranking: C. https://www.usc.gal/economet/reviews/aeid15213.pdf
- Pavneet and Sandeep Kaur (2015), An Economic Analysis of Variables affecting the Groundwater Depletion, International Journal of Ecological Economics and Statistics, indexed by the Thomson Reuters Web of Science, SCOPUS, EconLit, Journal of Economic Literature, Vol. 36, (ISSN-0973-7537), SCI. ABDC Ranking: C.https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/An-Economic-Analysis-of-Variables-Affecting-the-Pavneet-Kaur/2714bdc20507e25666d4f5d5eb633f368ff6cbfb
Articles
- Challenges for Indian trade in rising de-globalization, South Asia Monitor,
- https://southasiamonitor.org/news/international-solar-alliance-entersintoforce/eco/25956?title=international-solar-alliance-enters-into-force&type=eco&nid=25956
- Brexit and India, Daily Post, http://epaper.dailypostindia.com//imageview_3552_63424_4_71 _1502-2018_i_1_sf.html
Books
- Brexit and India: Analyzing the Implications, 2019, New Delhi Publishers, 978-93- 86453-27-3(Edited).
- Revisiting India- East Asia Connections: Problems and Prospects, 2021, Knowledge World. 978-93-91490-43-0
- COVID-19 and Indian Economy: Possible Lessons and Challenges, 2023, Manakin Press Pvt. Ltd. 978-93-92062-25-4
Book Chapters
- Sandeep Kaur & Jaspreet Kaur ( 2013), India’s Trade with Central Asia with Special Reference to Kazakhstan in Post-cold War era, Perspectives on Bilateral and Regional Cooperation, CRRID Chandigarh, (161-182). 81-85835-65-9
- Sandeep Kaur, Gurwinder Singh and Sonam( 2015), Devolution for Schedule Castes in Expenditure Common Land of Panchayats in Sangrur District.Panchayat’s Role in MGNREGA and Financial Inclusion, (249-260). 978-81-85835-76-4
- Sandeep Kaur, Jashanpreet and Harpreet Singh ( 2016), Crop Failure, Indebtedness and Farmer Suicides in Punjab: A Case Study of Talwandi Sabo. Rural Indebtedness in Punjab and other States: Problems and the Way Out, 978-81-85835-81-0
- Paramjit Kaur and Sandeep Kaur (2016), India –China Trade Relations: A Study of Post-Reform Period, Global Trade in Services. Global Trade in Services, (62-78). 9788126925179.
- Tialemba and Sandeep Kaur (2017), India-UK Bilateral FDI: What are its Implications?, Brexit and India: Analyzing the Implications(126-135)978-93-86453-27-3
- Sandeep Kaur, Mandeep and Paramjeet (2017), An Empirical Assessment of India- UK Bilateral Trade, Brexit and India: Analyzing the Implications, (3-33) 978-93-86453-27-3
- Mohd. Fayaz &Sandee Kaur (2017), An Assessment of Technology Intensity of Indian Exports with the UK, Brexit and India: Analyzing the Implications(91-97) 978-93-86453-27-3
- Pushp Kumar and Sandeep Kaur (2017), Determinants of FDI Inflows in India in India from Selected European Union Countries: A Gravity Model Approach, Brexit and India: Analyzing the Implications(145-152) 978-93-86453-27-3
- Sandeep Kaur, Manpreet Kaur and Harpreet Singh(2021), India’s participation with selected East Asian countries: Exploring the facts, Knowledge world,139-157,978-93-91490-43-0
Tools/Tests
Supervision of M.Phil. Dissertations (Completed Successfully)
List of M.A Dissertation
List of Ph.D Thesis
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International Presentations
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Presented Papers
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University Level
National Level
ICSSR grant to conduct National Seminar
- One ICSSR sponsored National Seminar on Brexit and India: Implications for India has been conducted in CUPB, Rs. 1.5 lakh (Organizing Secretary and Convener)
ICWA grant to conduct National Conference
- One ICWA sponsored National Conference on Revisiting India- East Asia Connections: Problems and prospects has been conducted in CUPB, Rs. 2.0 lakh(Organizing Secretary and Convener)
Organized Webinar
- One National Webinar on Covid-19 and Global Economy: Implication for India (Organizing Secretary and Convener) in CUPB.
- One National Webinar on Trends of Patenting in India ( Organizing Secretary and Convener) in Central University of Punjab
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International Level
1.Panel Expert Seminar on International Trade in Tourism and Travel Related Services, in International Seminar on “Global Trade in Services: A WTO Perspective”, India International Centre, New Delhi, 31 March, 2016.
2.Extension lecture on “Importance and Future Career Options in Economics”, Baba Farid College, Bathinda, Punjab, 30 March, 2017.
3.Special Lecture on “Exchange Rate and Balance of Payment”, Mata Sahib Kaur Girls College, Talwandi Sabo, Bathinda, Punjab, April 5, 2017.
4.Extension lecture on Economics, Dept. of Economics, Govt. Rajindra College, Bathinda, Punjab, 11 April 2017.
5.Keynote Speaker, Nehru Memorial Govt. College, Mansa, Punjab, 25th April 2017.
6.Panelist in Panel Discussion and Delivered lecture “Growth Strategies for Sustainable tourism in India”, Growth Strategies of Tourism in India: Opportunities and Challenges, Department of Economics Studies, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, Punjab, 29-30 November 2017.
7.Resource Person “Globalization and Innovation: Challenges for India”, “Innovative Practices for Sustainable Development in India”, Department of Business Management and Commerce, Guru Nanak College, Killianwali, Muktsar Sahib, Punjab, February 24th, 2018.
8.Extension Lecture Delivered on ‘Time Series Analysis’ and ‘Panel Data Analysis’, Multidisciplinary Research Centre and Dept. of Evening Studies, Panjab University Chandigarh, Punjab, 26-27 January 2019.
9.Extension lecture on “Externalities of Environmental Degradation”, Govt. Barjindra College Faridkot 2 April 2019.
10.Extension Lecture on “Environmental Degradation in Malwa Region of Punjab”, Govt. Rajindra College, Bathinda, 3 April 2019.
11.Special Lecture in e-conference on World Environment Day on 6th June 2020 organized by ESDA.
12.Special Lecture on International e- consensus on Rising Strategies of Sustainable Development, 2020 organized by Hindu College, Amritsar on 13th June ,2020.
13.Delivered a lecture on “Pesticide Use in Agriculture Exploring facts from the Malwa Region of Indian Punjab at e-Consus 2020, a two-day international e-conference organized by the Website Monitoring Committee, under the aegis of IQAC, Banwarilal Bhalotia College, Asansol, india on 13th-14th June 2020.
14.Special Lecture on Impact of Covid-19 on Punjab Agriculture in Government Barjindra College, 30th June 2020.
15.Lecture on “Environmental Degradation in Punjab: Socio-Economic Perspective” on 1st May 2021 in Bebe Nanaki University College, Mithra (Kapurthala).
16.Resource Person and delivering an invited lecture on the topic “Covid 19 and Indian Economy: Possible….” In the online conference on ‘Life in the 2020s: Social, Cultural and Economic Dimensions’ organized by the Department of Economics, Sacred Heart College, Chalakudy, Kerala in Collaboration with IQAC on 25th May 2021.
17.Guest Talk on Evaluating Opportunities and Challenges for Direct Seeding Rice as Green Technology in Punjab on 27th November 2020 in Three-Day International Workshop cum Training on ‘Green Growth Strategies for Climate Resilience and DRR: Policies, Pathways and Tools’ held during 26-28 Nov 2020 in IISEC Bangalore.
18.Chaired Session in Online International Conference on December 19, 2020, on the theme "Rethinking Business: Designing strategies in the Age of Disruptions".
19.Presented paper entitled, “Evaluating Opportunities and Challenges for Direct Seeding Rice as Green Technology in Punjab midst Covid-19 pandemic,” organized by the Department of Economics, SRM University-AP, Andhra Pradesh on June 3-4, 2021.
20.Delivered a special Lecture on Environmental Degradation: Agenda for SDG,South/North Science Capacity Building and Research Collaboration for the SDGs on 22 September ,2021.
21.Presented a webinar presentation on “Strategic review of Indian Economy in the context of pandemic” organized by the Department of Economics, Sibsagar Commerce College on 13th June 2021.
22.Delivered a Lecture on "Environmental Degradation in Malwa Region of Punjab" in ICSSR sponsored One Day National Seminar on topic "Rural Transformation in Punjab: Issues and Challenges" held at DAV College, Bathinda on 24th September 2022.
23.Session on GETI Live Talks under the Environmental Degradation movement on 28-9-2022.
24.UNAG76 SCIENCE SUMMIT- South-South/North Science Capacity Building and Research Collaboration for the SDGs on 22 September ,2021.
25.Direct Seeding Rice Technology midst COVID -19, UGC- HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT CENTRE, PUNJABI UNIVERSITY PATIALA,6-10-2021.
26.Delivered a special lecture on externalities of environmental degradation in agriculture: A CASE STUDY OF PUNJAB, 8-12,2021.
27.Delivered a Lecture on "Changing Paradigms of Indian Trade since COVID-19" as a Guest Speaker, organized by The Department of Economic Studies at Akal University, Talwandi Sabo, on October 18, 2022.
28.Guest speaker “Changing Paradigms of Indian Trade since COVID-19” on 18 October 2022 at Akal University Talwandi Sabo.
29.Presented Paper in 5th AfricaLics Research conference “National Innovation System for Resilience and Sustainable Development in Africa” at University of Yaounde 2, Cameroon on 9th - 11th November 2022.
30.Resource Person in ICSSR Sponsored Ten-Days Research Methodology Course in Social Sciences Organized by the Department of Education, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda from 21-30 November 2022.