Economics

Email : nijiljacobi@sacredheartcollege.ac.in

Pursuing Ph. D at Research Department of Economics, Govt. Victoria College, Palakkad

M.A Economics (Christ College (Autonomous), University of Calicut)

B.A Economics (Christ College Irinjalakuda, University of Calicut)

Environmental Economics

Mathematical Economics

International Economics

• “Expedition of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) During COVID-19 in India” in Knowledge Resonance, A Half Yearly Peer Reviewed Research Journal (Evaluated in the SJF Journal Masters List Evaluating Process with Impact Factor of 8.072 for Year 2021), Special Issue 8, October 2021, page no. 47 – 51.
• “FDI inflows in India’s hotel and tourism industry: concepts and trends” in De Paul Journal of Scientific Research (DJSR), Peer Reviewed Journal, Volume 6: Issue 1, March 2019, ISSN: 2394-4412, E-ISSN: 2394-2509, Cosmos Impact Factor 2015: 4.986, Page no. 113-129.
• “Empowering women through entrepreneurship development in India” in jiggyAsA, A National Arts Journal Published Annually in January, Vol. 14, No. 1 January – December 2018, ISSN 2249-3298, Page no. 44-52.
• “Socio-Economic Conditions and Health status of Elderly Women in Rural Area: A Case Study of PadiyoorPanchayat” in EURO ASIA, International Journal of Research in Economics and Social Sciences (IJRESS), Vol. 8 Issue 10, October – 2018, ISSN(o): 2249-7382, Impact Factor: 7.077, Page no. 24-28.
• “Accessibility of Mobile Banking: A case study of a village In Kerala” in Shanlax International Journals, March 2018, ISSN: 2319-961X, Page no. 44-52.
• “Functioning of Mid-Day-Meal program: A case study of selected schools in Padiyoor Village” in MIRROR (Media of Intellectual Reading and Research Of Researchers), Peer Refereed Bi-annual International Research Journal of Commerce, Management & Social Science, Vol.6, No.2 September 2016, ISSN 2249-8117, Page no. 107-113.

• “Impact of COVID-19 on Electricity Consumption in India” in the International Conference on the Multidisciplinary Aspects of Environment and Sustainable Development after the COVID-19 Pandemic organized by the Department of Zoology, Raj Rishi (Govt.) Autonomous College Alwar, Rajasthan on 18^th December 2021.
• “COVID-19 and Its Impact on Rural Poverty – A Case Study of Padiyur Panchayat, Kerala” in the International Conference on Global Issues of Poverty, Development and Environment jointly organized by the Department of Economics of the Bhopal School of Social Sciences (BSSS) and the Department of Economics of Kristu Jayanti College, Bangalore on 30^th October 2021.
• “The Rise Mega Regionalism in The Globalizing Economy” in the Two Day International Conference on Contemporary Trends, Challenges and Prospects in Global Business organized by the Post Graduate Department of Commerce and IQAC, Christ Nagar College, Maranallor, Trivandrum in association with Internal Skill Development Corporation (ISDC) from 21 to 22 October 2021.
• “Expedition of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) During COVID-19 in India” in One Day National E-Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility: In India, Amid COVID-19 Pandemic jointly organized by Department of Commerce M. K. Umathe College, Affiliated to R.T.M. Nagpur University, Nagpur,  Annasaheb Gundewar College, Affiliated to R.T.M. Nagpur University, Nagpur, Mahatma Gandhi Arts & Commerce College, Parseoni, Affiliated to R.T.M. Nagpur University, Nagpur and Kewalramji Harde Mahavidyalaya, Chamorshi, Affiliated to Gondwana University, Gadchiroli on 8^th October 2021.
• “Anomalies in Women Education and Women Employability: A case study of Poomangalam Grama Panchayath, Kerala” in the Three Day National Conference on Kerala Economy at the Crossroads organized by the Post Graduate Department of Economics Newman College Thodupuzha in association with IQAC under the UGC Paramarsh Scheme from 23 to 25 September 2021.
• “Self-Reliant India Campaign: A Strategy to Mitigate The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic and a Pathway to Development” in the Two Days National Webinar on ‘Indian Economy: Opportunities and Challenges’ organized by Department of Economics, School of Social Sciences, Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon (M.S.) on 30^th & 31^st March 2021.
• “Impact of COVID-19 on digital transaction: A case study in Kodungallur Municipality, Kerala” in the international E-conference on “COVID-19 Pandemic: Issues, Challenges and Opportunities for International Trade, E-commerce and Employment” organized by Department of Economics and Commerce, Shri Asaramji Bhandwaldar Arts, Commerce and Science College, Aurangabad, Maharashtra on 29^th May 2020.
• “COVID-19 and Mitigation Strategies in India” in the international Webinar on “Socio-Economic Repercussions of COVID-19 Pandemic on Global Economy” organized by the Department of Economics, AKI’s Poona College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Pune, Maharashtra on 15^th May 2020.
• “Impoverishing Climate Change – A Threat Multiplier for Hungry and Undernourished: An overview with reference to Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2019” in the “Two day International Seminar on Climate Emergency: A Call to Action” organized by the Post Graduate Department of Economics, Sri. C Achutha Menon Government College, Thrissur Kerala and sponsored by the Directorate of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala on 21^st and 22^nd November 2019.
• “Inbound tourism and Rebound GDP in India: An overview of current Scenario”, in a “One day National Conference on History and mystery of GDP calculation in India and its impact on Indian Economy” organized by the Department of Applied Economics, Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) on 3^rd August 2019.
• “Moving towards cashless economy: Challenges and opportunities in India” in a “Two day national seminar on Banking and financial services industry in India: Prospects, problems and remedial strategies” organized by the Department of Applied Economics, Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), during 23 – 24 March 2019 with the financial assistant from the plan fund of the Kerala Government.
• “FDI Inflows in India’s Hotel and Tourism Industry: Concepts and Trends” in the “One day International Conference on FDI and Economic Development: Recent Trends” organized by the Department of Applied Economics, Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) on 14^th March 2019.
• “Women in Unorganized sector” in the National Research Conference on Commerce and Social Sciences organized by the Post Graduate Department of Commerce, Maharajas College, Ernakulam, Kerala on 26^th August 2017.
• “Kerala : A Model Case for Education” in the Dr. John Matthai Memorial Two Day National Seminar on “Puzzles of Kerala’s Development Experience” organized by the University of Calicut, Department of Economics, Dr. John Matthai Centre, Thrissur on 10^th and 11^th January 2017.
• “Empowering Women through Entrepreneurship Development in India” in the Sr. Rani George Endowment Lecture (RGEL-IV) & National Level Paper Presentation Competition – Women Entrepreneurship – Trends, Challenges and Possibilities at St. Mary’s College, Thrissur on 16^th December 2016.

• “COVIDONOMICS and India: Economy During COVID-19, ISBN: 978-93-5506-213-0 along with Prof. Dr. Aftab Anwar Shaikh, Dr. Ana Mateen and Dr. Shirley Jose K, published by H.S.R.A Publications, in December 2021. (Available on Amazon)
• “Disquisitions on Economics of Welfare, Proceedings of the International Conference: Economics of Happiness and Welfare – Volume 2” – ISBN: 978-93-5566-092-3 along with Dr. Chacko Jose P, Dr. Shirley Jose K and Ms. Daisy P.K published by the Head of the Department of Economics, St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Irinjalakuda, Kerala, in September 2021.
• “Disquisitions on Economics of Happiness, Proceedings of the International Conference: Economics of Happiness and Welfare – Volume 1” – ISBN: 978-93-5526-922-5 along with Dr. Chacko Jose P, Dr. Shirley Jose K published by the Head of the Department of Economics, Sacred Heart College, Chalakudy, Kerala, in September 2021.
• “Proceedings of the National Conference on Life in 2020s: Social, Cultural and Economic Dimensions” – ISBN: 978-93-5526-111-3 along with Dr. Chacko Jose P, Dr. Shirley Jose K and Mr. Omprakash Arun Sonone published by the Head of the Department of Economics, Sacred Heart College, Chalakudy, Kerala, in August 2021.
• “An affair with Economics” – ISBN: 978-93-5578-226-7 along with Dr. Chacko Jose P and Dr. Shirley Jose K, Published by Head of the Department of Economics, Sacred Heart College, Chalakudy, Kerala, India, in June 2021.
• “Economics of Agriculture and Agribusiness” – ISBN – 978-93-9090-303-0 along with Prof. Dr. Aftab Anwar Shaikh, Dr. Ana Mateen and Dr. Chacko Jose P, published by H.S.R.A Publications, in May 2021. (Available on Amazon)

• “Promoting the Self-Help Group Model of Women Empowerment through Kudumbashree: A Case Study of Study of Kodakara Gramapanchayat, Kerala in Socio-Economics of Women in India, edited by Dr. Pooja Kansra, Published by Weser Books, ISBN: 978-3-96492-397-4, May 2022, page no. 1 – 10.
• “The Economic Impact of a COVID-19 Inducted Lockdown on Rural Households: A Case Study of Azhikode Panchayat in Kerala” in COVIDONOMICS and India: Economy During COVID-19, edited by Prof. Dr. Aftab Anwar Shaikh, Dr. Ana Mateen, Dr. Shirley Jose K, Mr. Nijil Jacobi, Published by H.S.R.A Publications, India, ISBN: 978-93-5506-213-0, April 2022, page no. 119 – 129.
• “A Study on the Impact of RBI Policy Rates on Inflation under Dr. Raghuram G Rajan’s Tenure” in An affair with Economics, edited by Dr. Chacko Jose P, Dr. Shirley Jose K, Nijil Jacobi, Published by Head of the Department of Economics, Sacred Heart College, Chalakudy, Kerala, India, ISBN: 978-93-5578-226-7, June 2021, page no. 73 – 80.
• “Kudumbasree: A Kerala Model of Women Empowerment” in Perspectives Of Microfinance & Women Empowerment, edited by Dr. Aftab Anwar Shaikh, Dr. M. Shahid Jamal Ansari & Dr. Ana Mateen, H.S.R.A Publications, India, ISBN: 978-93-5506-118-8, Edition 1, November 2021, page no. 58 – 66.
• “Predicament of Educated Unemployment Among Women: A Case Study of Padiyur Grama Panchayath, Kerala” in Mapping of Social Issues in India: Causes and Measures, edited by Dr. Krishnendu Roy, Mrs. Aisharya Ghosh and Dr. Niladrisankar Banerjee, H.S.R.A Publications, India, ISBN: 978-93-5506-090-7, Edition 1, November 2021, page no. 66 – 77.
• “Role of Kudumbasree in Empowering Women and Mitigating Poverty in Rural Area During COVID-19: A Case Study of Padiyur Grama Panchayat” in Rural Economy of India in the Eve of COVID-19, edited by Dr. Binu Kumar B J, Infinity India Publishers, India, ISBN:978-93-91700-06-5, First Edition, November 2021, page no.37-47.
• “COVID-19 Lockdown and Its Impacts on the Auto-Rickshaw Community: A Case Study of Alagappanagar Grama Panchayat, Kerala” in Research Trends in Multidisciplinary Subjects, Volume 4, edited by Sruthi S, Dr. Nitu Maurya, Dr. Manikandan Iyer, Dr. Kumar Ratnesh and Dr. P. Karthikesan, Red Shine publications, India, ISBN: 978-93-91479-24-4, Edition 1, November 2021, page no. 286 – 296.
• “Struggle to Make a Living in Times of Covid-19: A Case Study of Daily Wage-Earners in Poomangalam Panchayat, Kerala” in Socio- Economics of COVID-19 in India, edited by Dr. Pooja Kansra, Associate Professor, Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar, Weser Books, ISBN No: 978-3-96492-285-4, Edition 1, July, 2021, page no. 16 – 20.
• “Self-Reliant India Campaign: A Strategy to Mitigate the Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic and A Pathway to Development” in Indian Economy: Opportunities and Challenges, edited by Dr. Jagatrao Uttam Dhangar, Prashant Publications, ISBN: 978-93-90862-92-4, Edition – June, 2021, page no. 125 – 135.
• “COVID-19 and the Looming Economic Pandemic” in COVID AND COEXISTENCE, edited by Dr. R. Ramya, Dr. R. Santhosh and Dr. Pradeep Kumar B, Shanlax Publications, ISBN: 978-93-90082-95-7, First Edition December 2020, page no. 30-36.
• “Impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on Digital Payments: A case study of Irinjalakuda Municipality, Kerala” in Socio-Economic Repercussions of COVID-19 Pandemic, edited by Dr. M. Shahid Jamal Ansari, Dr. Ana Mateen and Dr. Vidyasagar Selvaraj Singaram, ISBN: 978-93-87294-40-0, First Edition, Victorious Publishers (India), July 2020, page no. 56-64.

• “Impact of COVID-19 on Electricity Consumption in India” in the E-Proceedings of International Conference on the Multidisciplinary Aspects of Environment and Sustainable Development after the COVID-19 Pandemic, published by the Department of Zoology, Raj Rishi (Govt.) Autonomous College Alwar, Rajasthan in December 2021.
• “Economics of Happiness – The Life Satisfaction Approach to Individuals’ Preferences and Individuals’ Welfare” in Disquisitions on Economics of Welfare, Proceedings of the International Conference: Economics of Happiness and Welfare – Volume 2” – ISBN: 978-93-5566-092-3 edited by Dr. Chacko Jose P, Dr. Shirley Jose K, Ms. Daisy P.K and Mr. Nijil Jacobi published by the Head of the Department of Economics, St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Irinjalakuda, Kerala, in September 2021, Page no. 210-216.
• “Why Does Happiness Elude India? Elucidating The World Happiness Report (WHR) 2021” in Disquisitions on Economics of Happiness, Proceedings of the International Conference: Economics of Happiness and Welfare – Volume 1” – ISBN: 978-93-5526-922-5 edited by Dr. Chacko Jose P, Dr. Shirley Jose K, Ms. Jomol Thomas and Mr. Nijil Jacobi published by the Head of the Department of Economics, Sacred Heart College, Chalakudy, Kerala, in September 2021, Page no. 201-216
• “Reinventing Indian Auto Sector in the Post Pandemic Economy” in the Proceedings of the National Conference on Life in 2020s: Social, Cultural and Economic Dimensions” – ISBN: 978-93-5526-111-3 edited by Dr. Chacko Jose P, Dr. Shirley Jose K, Mr. Nijil Jacobi and Mr. Omprakash Arun Sonone published by the Head of the Department of Economics, Sacred Heart College, Chalakudy, Kerala, in August 2021, Page no. 182 – 189.
• “Women in Unorganized Sector: A Case Study in Kodungallur Muncipality” in the Proceedings of National Research Conference on Commerce Management and Social Sciences [NRCCMS’17], ISBN: 978-93-5281-856-3 edited by Dr. Suresh V.N and Dr. Vineeth K.M published by Post Graduate Department of Commerce, Maharajas College, Ernakulam, Kerala in October 2017, Page no. 514-520.

• National Workshop on Flipped Classroom learning tools organazied by A.P.A. College of Arts and Culture, Palani & Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (C-36569) from 05.2020 to 16.05.2020.
• National Workshop on Basic Econometrics organized by the Department of Economics, Christ College (Autonomous), Irinjalakuda from 27^th to 29^th September 2019.
• One Day Workshop on E-Content Development jointly organized by the IQAC, the Cochin College, Kochi and EMMRC, University of Calicut on 29^th June, 2019.

• Moodle Learning Management System organized by Sacred Heart College, Chalakudy with course material provided by Spoken Tutorial Project, IIT Bombay from 27^th to 31^st October 2020.
• Five Days Executive Development Programme on Basic Analytics Tools organized by Pondicherry University School of Management, Department of Management Studies from 4^th to 8^th July 2020.
• Ten Days Faculty Development Programme on “The Scenario of Commerce, Management and Economics Education after COVID-19” conducted by Maratha Vidya Prasarak Samaj’s, K.R.T. Arts, B.H. Commerce and A.M. Science (K.T.H.M.) College, Nashik (Maharashtra) in association with Faculty Development Centre, Human Resource Development Centre (UGC-HRDC), Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune under PMMMNMTT from 29^th June to 8^th July 2020.
• Three Day Faculty Development Programme on Web Tools and Platforms for Online Classes conducted by the KPCTA, Regional Committee, Calicut University from 3^rd June to 6^th June 2020.
• Three Day National Online Faculty Development Programme on “Mentoring Skills” organised by the Departments of Political Science and Journalism, Maris Stella College, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh from 1 – 3 June 2020.
• One-day National Level Faculty Development on Social Entrepreneurship Organized by K.P.B Hinduja College of Commerce, Mumbai (NAAC A+), Department of Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS) in association with EdFly on 28^th May 2020.
• Online Faculty Development Programme on “New Challenges in Business Management Post Covid-19 Pandemic Scenario” Organized by Department of MBA,CMR Technical Campus, Hyderabad in association with TRYITFIRST, from 25^th May to 31^st May 2020.
• Seven days webinar series Faculty Development Programme on “Beyond Academic Excellence – A Reality Show” Organised by Office of the Controller of Examinations & Department of History – Historia 20, Nallamuthu Gounder Mahalingam College (Autonomous) Pollachi, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu from 25.05.2020 – 31.05.2020.
• One Week Faculty Development Programme on “Insights into Quality Research and Innovation” organized by Research & Development Cell and Institution’s Innovation Council of Vivekanandha College of Engineering for Women from 13^th May 2020 to 20^th May 2020.
• Four days online Faculty Development Program on “Research, Funding Projects & IPR ” jointly organized by IQAC, R & D Cell & Dept. of Electronics & Telecommunication under the banner of IETE and Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) of K. C. College of Engineering and Management Studies and Research, Thane (E) from 7th – 10th May, 2020
• Five Days Faculty Development Programme on “Make & Edit Video Classes”, an online training course conducted by Internal Quality Assurance Cell of Christ College, from 1^st May 2020 to 5^th May 2020 and secured A++ Grade.

• ‘Process of One Local-body One Idea (OLOI)’ in a training programme organized by KILA at Koratty Gramapanchayat on 28^th January 2023.
• ‘Production and Regulation of Chemicals and Toxins for Environmental Conservation’ in the International Short Term Training Programme – V on “Production and Regulation of Chemicals and Toxins for Environmental Conservation” organized by Raj Rishi Govt. Autonomous College from 7^th – 13^th December 2022.
• ‘Economics of Environmental Conservation: Protecting our planet starts with you’ in the International Short Term Training Programme-4 on “Methods, Modeling, Data and Tools of Environmental Conservation” organized by Raj Rishi Govt. Autonomous College, Alwar, Rajasthan from 1^st – 7^th November 2022.
• ‘Art of Designing Captivating PowerPoint Presentation’ organized by the Department of Economics, St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Irinjalakuda on 13^th October 2022.
• ‘Economics of Sustainable Development: What do we conserve for our future generation?’ in the International Short Term Training Programme-3 on “Contrivance of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for Environmental Conservation” organized by Raj Rishi Govt. Autonomous College, Alwar, Rajasthan from 24th – 30th June 2022.
• ‘Generating E-Certificates Automatically from Google forms’ for the Certificate Course entitled ‘Digital Skills for Beginners 2021’ organized by the Department of Economics, St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Irinjalakuda on 29^th May 2021.
• ‘The Beginner’s Guide to Microsoft PowerPoint’ for the Certificate Course entitled ‘Digital Skills for Beginners 2021’ organized by the Department of Economics, St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Irinjalakuda on 2^nd March 2021.
• “Family planning is a human right” as a part of World Population Day organized by Department of Economics in association with NSS units of St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous) Irinjalakuda on 11^th July 2018.

• Department IQAC Co-ordinator
• Coordinator, Debate Club
• Member, Internal Examination Cell
• Member, College Website Cell
• Walk with the scholar in charge of II BA Economics students
• SSP in charge of II BA Economics students
• Students study tour in-charge (Department of Economics)