Areas of Expertise
Dr. Gupta has extensive experience working with leading international organizations and institutions. Her expertise spans International Economics, Public Policy, Asian Economies, Global Political Economy, Economic Development, and Gender.
Teaching Interests
Econometrics, Economics of Development and Growth, Japanese Economy, Women in the Economy, Microeconomics, Politics of the Global Economy, Advanced Statistics.
Research
Dr. Gupta’s research focuses on issues in international trade, migration, industrial productivity, political economy, finance, and gender. Beyond academia, she is also a frequent media commentator, has appeared in TV interviews on the BBC, and has written op-eds for The Japan Times, Business Standard, Business Line, and The Hindu. Her insights have also been featured in outlets such as Euromoney and other international publications.
Peer-reviewed Journal Articles
- Saripalle Madhuri, and Prachi Gupta (2024). Driving productivity: a comparison of the Indian automobile manufacturers and component suppliers. Asian Journal of Technology Innovation : 1-31.
- Devasmita Jena, C.Akash, and Prachi Gupta (2024). Deflecting economic sanctions: do trade and political alliances matter? International Economics and Economic Policy. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10368-024-00616-w
- Prachi Gupta & Matthias Helble (2022) Adjustment to trade opening: The case of labor share in India's manufacturing industry, The Journal of International Trade & Economic Development, 31:1, 109-135, DOI: 10.1080/09638199.2021.1949379
- Yoshino Naoyuki and Gupta, Prachi (2020). How to Avoid Household Debt Overhang? An Analytical Framework and Analysis for India. The International Review of Financial Consumers (IRFC), 5, 1-11.
- Veeramani Choorikkad, Lakshmi Aerath, and Prachi Gupta (2018). Intensive and extensive margins of exports: What can India learn from China?. The World Economy: 1196-1222.
Book Chapters
- Gupta Prachi, Sharma Somnath, and Kant Shashi. (2025). Fintech Diffusion and Economic Growth. In: Kararach, G., Moreira, E.P., Murinde, V. (eds) The Palgrave Handbook of Development Finance. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-77422-5_19
- Gupta Prachi and Matthias Helble (2020) . The Impact of Tari Liberalization on the Labor Share in India's Manufacturing Industry in M. Bachetta and M. Helble, eds, Trade Adjustment in Asia: Past Experiences and Lessons Learned. Asian Development Bank Institute, pp 115-140
- Gupta Prachi, and Bihong Huang. In-kind transfer and child development: Evidence from subsidized rice program in Indonesia. Forthcoming in Human Capital Development for Inclusive Growth in the Digital Age. Asian Development Bank Institute
Discussion Papers
- Chakraborty, Pavel and Gupta, Prachi (2020). Does Change in Intellectual Property Rights Induce Demand for Skilled Workers? Evidence from India. ERIA Discussion Paper Series No. 347
- Gupta, Prachi, Upasak Das, and Ashish Singh (2013). Child disability and maternal work participation: New evidence from India. No. 2013-6. Kiel Institute of the World Economy, Economics Discussion Papers.
Newspaper Op-ed/Commentary
- Prachi Gupta and Prajakta Khare “Indian Immigrants’ Japan Dilemma”, Business Line, Aug 29, 2025
- Prajakta Khare and Prachi Gupta “India may improve trade deficit with Japan by selling quality rice”, The Business Standard, June 20, 2025
- Prachi Gupta and Prajakta Khare, “Do university-bound Indian migrants actually stay in Japan?,” The Japan Times, July 11, 2024
- Prajakta Khare and Prachi Gupta, “Japan’s continuing struggle with gender parity,” The Hindu, August 29, 2022
- Prachi Gupta and Prajakta Khare, “Japanese Education spells holistic education", The Hindu, July 29, 2021
Education
- PhD in Economics, Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research
- MSc in Economics, Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research
- BSc in Hons. Statistics, Lady Shri Ram College for Women (LSR), Delhi University
Previous Appointments
Research Associate, Asian Development Bank Institute, Tokyo, Japan
Assistant Manager, Deloitte Haskins and Sells, Mumbai, India