Workshop on 'The Role of an Economist.' (So what do you do Mr economist?)

The Economics Club Mumbai in Association with Valia CL College D.N. Nagar, Andheri West is organising a workshop on the Role of an Economist on 10th Jan. 2015.This workshop aims to help students and teachers of Economics from Mumbai to understand the role of  Economists in different sectors and how they influence the way in which the economy functions.

“So what do you do Mr. Economist?”

Demystifying the role of an economist…

Economics, as a field of study, is crucial to policy making and business decision-making. Interestingly, there are now a lot of opportunities in India for economists. However, it appears that most students are confused about the career opportunities that an economics degree could offer them. While students look up to leading economists with awe and admiration, they are unable to exactly describe the job of these experts.

“Do I want to be an economist? What makes an economist? What does an economist do? How to think like an economist?”, these are just some of the questions in their mind.    

It is not rare to hear of well-performing students from Mumbai dropping out of economics programmes at the post-graduate level. Others graduate and take up jobs, only to realise that they don’t really enjoy the jobs that their degree has to offer. Some others don’t realise the immense opportunities that exist for economists just because they don’t know what to do with their degree.

The Economics Club, Mumbai, through various initiatives that include educational programmes, festival and campaigns, has been working with students, teachers and economics enthusiasts to ‘Create Leaders in Economics’!

As a part of these initiatives, The Economics Club, Mumbai in association with Cosmopolitan’s Valia CL College of Commerce & Valia L C College of Arts is organising a 'first of its kind' workshop on the role of an economist. Leading economists from different sectors – corporate, financial services and media will come together on a common platform to discuss their respective roles as economists. Mr. Sunil Bhandare, Advisor (Economic & Govt. Policy), Tata Strategic Management Group will deliver the Inaugural Address at the workshop.

Key speakers:

  Mr. Sunil Bhandare, Advisor (Economic & Govt. Policy), Tata Strategic Management Group and Former Chief Economist, Tata Group

  Dr. Brinda Jagirdar, Business Economist, Former General Manager & Head Economic Research, State Bank of India

  Mr. Ritesh Kumar Singh, General Manager and Group Economist, Raymond Ltd.

 Dr. Madhavankutty G., Economist (Chief Manager), Bank of India

Mr Sanjay Jog, Business Standard

This discussion aims to throw light on how economists engage with and influence both economic theory and practical decision-making. We would like students and teachers to understand the role of economists in different sectors and how they influence the way the world around us functions. This workshop would help students and teachers to understand what exactly qualifies someone to become a good economist? Is it just a degree in economics? What other skills and training would they require?

           

Date: Saturday, 10th January 2015     Time: 9 am to 2 pm

Venue: Smt. Jyotsna Harshad Valia Conference Hall, Cosmopolitan’s Valia C L College of Commerce & Valia LC College of Arts, D. N. Nagar, Andheri (W), Mumbai - 53

Registration Fee: Rs. 100/- (Students) Rs. 200/- (Others) [Includes Refreshments & Certificates]

Please confirm your participation by sending  an email to learneconomics@gmail.com / valiacollege@gmail.com or

Contact: Dr. Satheesh Menon, I/C Principal, Valia College (M. 9967598968)  

   Mr. G. S. Panikar, President, The Economics Club, Mumbai (M.9324818296