1 .B.A. Economics
Undergraduate programme focuses on basic economic theory and mathematical skills enabling the students to go in for work and independent enquiry.
| BA Economics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Duration | Eligibility | Intake |
| 6 Semesters | +2 or its equivalent | 60 |
Department Profile
<p>The Department of Economics is one of the oldest and main constituent departments of the Farook College. The department was established in 1948 as undergraduate department, turned postgraduate in 1984, and became research department in 2020. The Department offers B.A, M.A. and PhD in Economics. It attracts the largest number of students at the undergraduate and postgraduate level. Since its inception, the department has been committed towards promoting high quality and relevant teaching. During last 73 years, the Department has carved out a niche in the Economics and many of its alumni have distinguished themselves in both academic and administrative spheres in national and international level. Teaching & learning at the department follow a balanced approach with a focus on both theoretical as well as applied economics. Faculty members are active in teaching, research and consultancy services. They have published in Scopus and Web of Science indexed journals of international publishers such as Elsevier, Sage, Wiley etc.. The research papers of faculty members have appeared in Economic and Political Weekly (EPW), Resource Policy (Elsevier), Singapore Economic Review (Wiley), Disasters (Wiley), Global Business Review (Sage), Indian Journal of Agricultural Economics, Journal of Public Affairs (Wiley) etc… The Department of Economics is the hub of a number of academic and co-curricular activities. Eminent scholars have been invited to for talks and seminars. The department has organised numerous prestigious academic conferences and workshops.</p>
Established in
1948
Head of Department
Faculty
P Muhammad Rasheed
Assistant Professor and Head
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Qualification
– M.A. Economics
– B.Ed.
K Shajitha
Assistant Professor
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Qualification
– M. A. Economics
– B. Ed in Social Studies
Dr. Mohammed Kasim C.
Assistant Professor
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Qualification
– M.A. Econometrics
– M.Phil. Economics
– PhD in Applied Economics
M T Shihabudheen
Assistant Professor
Qualification
– M.A. Econometrics
– M.Phil in Economics
Dr. Sahadudheen I
Assistant Professor
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Qualification
– M.A. Applied Economics
– M.Phil Economics
– Ph.D
Programme
2 .M.A. Economics
Duration: 4 semesters. Eligibility : Degree in Economics/ Foreign Trade/ Development Economics with 45% of marks or Statistics/Mathematics with 70% of marks.
| MA Economics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Duration | Eligibility | Intake |
| 4 Semesters | Degree in Economics/ Foreign Trade/ Development Economics with 45% of marks or Statistics/Mathematics with 70% of marks | 20 |
3 .Ph.D
Admission to Ph.D programme is done as per the guidelines of the University of Calicut. Ph.D.Pprogramme shall be for a minimum duration of three years, including course work and a maximum of six years.
| Ph.D (No. of Research Guides - 03) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Duration | Eligibility | Intake |
| 3-5 years | MA Economics | Subject to Availability |
4 .FYUGP-B.A. Economics Honours
Facilities
1 .Smart Class Rooms
M.A classes are
smart class rooms, which facilitate IT enabled teaching by faculty members and
seminar presentations by the students. Further, proper trainings are given in
softwares using the facility.
2 .Department Library
Apart from the central library,
there is a department library which consists of print and digital copy of
books. The library also has a collection reports and data sets such as Economic
Review of Kerala Planning Board, census, NFHS, NSSO reports, and Hand Book on
Indian Economy of Reserve Bank of India.
3 .Research Room
There is a research
room for research scholars with with Journals and reports and digital
facilities.
1 .Funded Projects
|
Name of Teacher |
Title of the Project |
Funding Agency |
Year of Sanctioning |
|
Dr. Mohammed Kasim C |
Natural Disaster and Livelihood: A Case Study of the Farming
Community in the Alappuzha District of Kerala |
ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (ICHE) |
2019 |
|
Lt. Dr. A.T Abdul Jabbar |
Green Microfinance as a Sustained Women Empowering Measure: A Case
study on Environmental friendly initiatives of Kudumshree District Mission,
Malappuram. |
RUSA |
2019 |
Memberships
1 .Memberships
|
Name of the Teacher |
Academic Body |
Position held |
|
Lt. Dr. A.T Abdul Jabbar |
Kerala Economic
Association |
Life Time Member &
Member in Executive Committee |
|
Shihabudheen M.T |
Kerala Economic
Association |
Life Time Member &
Member in Executive Committee |
|
P Mohammed Rasheed |
Kerala Economic
Association |
Life Time Member |
|
K Shajitha |
Kerala Economic
Association |
Life Time Member |
|
Dr. Mohammed Kasim C |
Kerala Economic
Association |
Life Time Member |
Achievements
Dr. Mohammed Kasim C.
Asst. Professor
Dept. of Economics
Sep 12 , 2023
Published a research paper titled 'Livelihood Vulnerability, Policy Response and Coping Strategies during Covid -19: A Study of Informal Workers in Kerala', in Economic and Political Weekly (EPW).
Sahadudheen I
Asst. Professor
Dept. of Economics
Jul 07 , 2023
Published a research paper titled 'Time-Varying Relationship and Volatility Spill overs Among Oil, Gold, Forex and Stock Markets in Indian Context: The Juxtaposition of Global Economic Crisis and Covid-19 Pandemic', in Indian Economic Journal Published by Sage
P. Muhammad Rasheed
Assistant Professor and Head
Dept. of Economics
Apr 11 , 2023
Selected as a Member of the Board of Studies in Economics (UG), University of Calicut.
Dr. Mohammed Kasim
Asst. Professor
Dept. of Economics
Research paper appeared in Covid 19 Research Data Base of World Health Organisation (WHO)
Amidhali
Dept. of Economics
Batch PhD Scholar
Nov 18 , 2023
Presented A Paper on The Topic "Exploring the Contributing Factors to Agricultural Growth in Kerala: An Ardl Investigation of The Dynamic Relationships" In A Two-Day National Conference On 'Headway to A Green World: Exploring Development Through Sustainability' Organized by Centre for Budget Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kerala, Sponsored by Rusa on 17-18 Nov 2023.
Risvan C.K.
Dept. of Economics
Batch 2022-24 (PG)
Nov 17 , 2023
Presented a paper on the topic "Waste Management in India: Evolving Policies, Socio-economic Effects and Environmental Consequences" in a Two-Day National Conference on 'Headway to a green world: Exploring Development Through Sustainability' organized by Centre for Budget Studies, cochin university of science and technology, kerala, sponsored by RUSA on 17-18 Nov 2023.
Muneera K.
Dept. of Economics
Batch MA (2017-19)
Jul 07 , 2023
Appointed as Assistant Professor of Economics, Government College, Mananthavadi.
Hamna K.C.
Dept. of Economics
Batch PhD Scholar
Jul 07 , 2023
Hamna K.C., PhD Scholar, Department of Economics, is appointed as Assistant Professor of Economics, Dr. B.R Ambedkar Memorial Government College, Balusseri.
Janani V.
Dept. of Economics
Batch 2020
UGC NET
Mohamed Anas
Dept. of Economics
Batch 2020
First Prize in All Kerala Intercollegiate Project Presentation Competition organized by Holy Cross Institute of Management and Technology, Kozhikode.
Muhsina C.P.
Dept. of Economics
Batch 2020
First Prize in All Kerala Intercollegiate Project Presentation Competition organized by Holy Cross Institute of Management and Technology, Kozhikode.
Asna C.
Dept. of Economics
Batch 2021-23
Apr 14 , 2023
Successfully cleared the UGC NET Exam in Economics.
Muhsina C.P.
Dept. of Economics
Batch 2020-2022
Apr 14 , 2023
Successfully cleared the UGC NET Exam in Economics.
Rafna C.K.
Dept. of Economics
Batch 2021-2023
Apr 14 , 2023
Successfully cleared the UGC NET Exam in Economics.
Events & Activities
1 .Conference
1. Second Annual conference of Kerala Economic Association on the theme ‘Migration, Development and Society’ on 27-29 May 2016.
2 .National Seminars
1. Seminar on ‘Regional Development
in Kerala’, 27&28, February, 1999.
2. Seminar on ‘Development
perspectives of Kerala Economy : Some reflections’ on 15-03-2011.
3. Seminar on ‘Kerala’s Development Trajectory in the
21st century, some major concerns’ on 15-12-2015.
4. Conducted One Day
National seminar on the topic “GST and Fiscal crisis” on 12th December
2017.
3 .Workshops
1. Workshop on
Mathematics for Economics Teaching, 11-15, February 2005.
2. Threedays
National Workshop on “Applied Econometrics using Eviews” in association with
the Indian Econometric Society (TIES) from 1st to
3rd February 2018.
3. Five Days Short
term course on “Econometric Methods and Applications” organized by Department
of Economics, Farook College in association with The Indian Econometric
Society (TIES) from 13th to 17th February, 2019.
4. Threedays
workshop on “Research Methodology and Computer Application in Economics”
organized by the Post Graduate and Research Department of Economics, Farook
College, Kozhikode and funded by RUSA, MHRD from 15 to 17 January 2020.
5. One Week Workshop
on “Advanced Econometrics: Theory and Practice” organized by Department of
Economics, Farook College in association with The Indian Econometric
Society (TIES) from March 2nd to 6th, 2020.
4 .Talks
1. Dr. M. Shrikanth, Assistant Professor, IIM, Shillong,
delivered a talk on ‘Credit Risk Management in Indian Banking Industry’,on
6thJanuary 2015.
2. Dr. Anwar Sadath,Assistant Professor, Department of
Economics, Central University of Kerala delivered a talk on
“Unorganised Labour Force in Kerala, Some Reflections”, on 05-11-2013.
3. Prof Abdul Latheef P.T , Former Deputy Mayor, Calicut
Corporation,spoke on “Neo-Liberal Regime and its Impact’, on 08- 12-2014.
4. Dr. Shyjan Davis, Asst. Professor University of
Calicut,discussed “Union Budget 2015-16” on 3rd January 2015.
5. Dr. Shaheed Ramzan, Associate Professor, Govt College,
Kodancherry, talked on Islamic Economics and Finance, on 05-03-2015.
6. Dr. Anand B, Asst Professor, Central University of
Rajasthan made a presentation on ‘Crude Oil Price – Evolution, Impact and
Future’ on 09-01-2015.
7. Dr. Ramalingam, Associate Professor, Gulathi Institute of
Finance and Taxation, Trivandrum, made a Presntation on ‘Goods and Service Tax’
on 19th Ocober, 2016.
8. Dr. Sthanu R Nair, Associate Professor, IIM Kozhikode
talked on ‘Twenty-five years of economic reforms in India: Achievements,
Unfinished agendas, and Challenges’. 21st December, 2016.
9. Abdul Kareem IES, Additional Economic Advisor, Ministry of
Finance, New Delhi made a presentation on ‘‘Growth and inflation concerns of
Indian Economy’.2016.
11. Dr. Shaheed Ramzan, Govt Arts College, Calicut, talked on
Islamic Economics and Finance, on 05-03-2015.
12. Dr. Basanth K, Asst Manager, Ernest and Young. Kochi,
spoke on Sustainable Development, 2016.
13. Dr. Alex M. Thomas., Assistant Professor of Economics,
Azim Premji University, delivered a talk on ‘Political Economy of Unequal
Growth in India’, 29th September, 2017.
14. Dr. Nirmala Padmanaban, Associate Professor, St. Theresa’s
College, Ernakulam spoke on ‘Gender responsive Budgeting: Potential for Gender
Mainstreaming’ on 25th September, 2018.
15. Dr. Jafar K., Assistant Professor, Madras Institute of
Development Studies, Chennai, talked on ‘Education and Migration Led
development in Kerala’ by October 2018.
16. Dr. A. Kalaiyarasan, Assistant Professor, Madras Institute
of Development Studies, Chennai, delivered a talk on ‘Socio-economic Inequality
in India’ October 2019.
17. Rafeeq Enthen, CEO, Strait Path International School,
Talked on Freakonomics, January 2020.
1 .Facilities
|
Sl No |
Name of Faculty |
Publication Details |
|
1 |
Mohammad Rasheed P |
“Inward Migration in Kerala: Increasing Need for
change in development Policies”, in The
Development Experience of Kerala, A Panoramic View, Book edited by Jisha K.K, Archers &
Elevators Publishing House, Bangalore, February 2015, ISBN,
9078-938324136-1.
|
|
2 |
Mohammad Rasheed P |
“Forest Law Enforcement and Livelihood of Tribes, A
case Study of Cholanaykal clan”, in ‘Social
Dimensions of Green Economy and Sustainable Development’, Book edited by Dr. Baby Kizhakekalam, Anmol Publications Pvt Limited,
New Delhi, July 2015, ISBN, 978-81-261-6380-9.
|
|
3 |
Shajitha K |
“Interest Free Banking – Problems and Prospects”,
International Journal of Advanced Research, Vol.4 No.2 June 2014. Page
No26-35, ISSN 2278-7275.
|
|
4 |
Dr. Abdul Jabbar A.T |
“Globalisation phenomenon and India’s trade policy
reforms” Anvikshiki- The Indian Journal of Research, Vol.6, No.3, May, 2012,
Page No 35-40, ISSN 0973-9777
|
|
5 |
Dr. Abdul Jabbar A.T |
“Trade of between free trade and sustainable
development” Anvikshiki- The Indian Journal of Research, Vol.6, No.3, May,
2012, Page No 35-40, ISSN 0973-9777.
|
|
6 |
Dr. Abdul Jabbar A.T |
“The impact of land certification on soil
conservation practices – a case study of estie woreda, amhara region,
ethiopia ” International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research Academy,
Vol.3, No.10, October 2013, 2013, Page No 2249-5894. ISSN 2249-5894.
|
|
7 |
Dr. Abdul Jabbar A.T |
“Why interest is
prohibited Riba, An Economic Perspective?”, International Journal of Advanced
Research, Vol.4 No.2 June 2014. Page No26-35, ISSN 2278-7275. |
|
8 |
Dr. Abdul Jabbar A.T |
“Education and
Intergenerational mobility in Employment in Fisheries Sector”, International
Journal of Aquatic Sciences, Vol 12, Issue 02, 2021. |
|
9 |
Shihabudheen M.T |
“Price discovery and volatility spillover effect in
Indian commodity market” Indian Journal
of Agricultural Economics, Vol. 65 No. 1 March 2010. ISSN 0019-5014.
|
|
10 |
Shihabudheen M.T |
“Financial Development and
Financial Inclusion in India: An Interstate Comparison” International Journal
of Advanced Research,Vol. 5 Issue. 3, September-October 2015, pp. 77 – 83, ISSN 2278-7275.(With
Tharadasan K. T). |
|
11 |
Dr. Mohammed Kasim C |
“Foreign Institutional Investments and
Stock Price Behaviour in Emerging Markets – An Empirical Evidence from India”, International Buisness, First Edition, edited by Dr.
Francis Cherunilam, Himalaya Publications, New Delhi. February- 2010. ISBN:
978-81-8488-657-3 |
|
12 |
Dr. Mohammed Kasim C |
“Financial Market Investments During the Period of
Global Recession- An Analysis”, published in Impact of Global Financial
Crisis on Indian Economy, edited by Dr. P Arunachalam, Global Research
Publications, New Delhi.
|
|
13 |
Dr. Mohammed Kasim C |
ASEAN-INDIA
Free Trade Agreements and India’s Trade Competitiveness – an Assessment.”,
Development Vs Deprivation in the Era of Globalisation, edited By S.Manju and
Saralamma, Sonali Publications New Delhi- September-2011, ISBN
978-81-8411-330-3. |
|
14 |
Dr. Mohammed Kasim C |
“Food security and
Nutrition in Kerala: An Exploratory Approach”, Journal of Rural
Development, NIRD, Hyderabad, Vol.31, No.4, October-December, 2012. Page
No 513-533, ISSN 0970-3357. |
|
15 |
Dr. Mohammed Kasim C |
“Global Financial Crisis
and Performance of Indian Corporate Sector – A Firm Level Analysis” Indian
Journal of Finance, Vol.7, No.5, May-2011, ISSN 0973-8711. |
|
16 |
Dr. Mohammed Kasim C |
“Commodity Futures Indices
and Traditional Asset Markets in India: DCC Evidence for Portfolio
Diversification Benefits”, Global
Business Review, Sage, Vol.15, No.4, October-December, 2014. Page No
777-793, ISSN 0972-1509 |
|
17 |
Dr. Mohammed Kasim C |
“Determinants of Wage Rate of Inter-State Migrant Workers in
Kerala”, Labour and Development, Vol. 24, No.2, pp. 121-145,
2017, (UGC Care Listed). |
|
18 |
Dr. Mohammed Kasim C |
“Flood-Induced Vulnerability in a Below Sea Level Farming System
in Southern India: An Assessment through Coping Strategy Intensity” Disasters
(Wiley), forthcoming. (Scopus: Q1, Web of Science: SSCI, ABDC: A) |
|
19 |
Dr. Mohammed Kasim C |
“Livelihood Vulnerability, Policy Response of State and Coping
Strategies during Covid-19: A Study of Informal Workers in Kerala” Economic
and Political Weekly, forthcoming. (Scopus: Q2, ABDC: B) |
|
20 |
Dr. Mohammed Kasim C |
“An Empirical Analysis of Profitability of Rice Cultivation in
Kuttanad Wetland System, Southern Kerala”. Journal of Rural Development, forthcoming.
(Scopus: Q4) |
|
21 |
Sahadudheen I |
Cointegration and error
correction approach to the determinants of inflation in India, International
journal of Economics and Research, Vol 3, Issue 1, Jan-Feb, pp 105-112 |
|
22 |
Sahadudheen I |
Demand for Money and
Exchange Rate: Evidence for Wealth Effect in India, Economic Review (Illinois
Wesleyan University Journal, USA): Vol. 8: Iss. 1, Article 15. |
|
23 |
Sahadudheen I |
Long run demand for money
in India: a cointegration approach (Jointly with Ummalla Mallesh),
International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, October, 2012. |