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Dr Kuntal Kumar Das

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Department: Department of Economics and Finance

Email: kuntal.das@canterbury.ac.nz

Phone Number: +64 3 369 3999 ext. null

Office: Meremere 434

Languages: English, Bengali, Hindi

About
Research / Creative works
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Fields of Research

  • International Finance
  • International Capital Flows
  • Financial Liberalization and Financial Development
  • Financial Crises
  • Exchange Rate Fluctuations
  • International Trade
  • Economic Growth
  • Applied Econometrics

Researcher Summary

Research interests include exchange rate fluctuations, financial liberalization, international capital flows, financial crises, international trade and economic growth.

Subject Area: Disciplines

  • Accounting and Finance: Finance
  • Economics: Econometrics; International Economics; Macroeconomics

Research/Scholarly/Creative Works

  • Das KK. and Yaghoubi M. (2023) Stock liquidity and firm-level political risk. Finance Research Letters 51 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.frl.2022.103419. (Journal Articles)
  • Das K. and Ross N. (2022) The Impact of Debt Maturity and Financing Constraints on Corporate Investment: Evidence from China. Christchurch: 26th Annual New Zealand Finance Colloquium, 17-18 Feb 2022. (Conference Contributions - Other)
  • Mahalik MK., Inekwe JN., Das KK., Dash U. and Arize AC. (2022) Does the pattern of age dependency matter in the promotion of financial development in an emerging economy? Applied Economics 54(48): 5622-5637. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00036846.2022.2047605. (Journal Articles)
  • Besuyen A., Coupé T. and Das KK. (2021) Effectiveness of foreign exchange interventions: evidence from New Zealand. New Zealand Economic Papers 55(3): 289-309. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00779954.2020.1871063. (Journal Articles)
  • Bandaranayake S., Das KK. and Reed RW. (2020) ANOTHER LOOK AT ‘BANK COMPETITION AND FINANCIAL STABILITY: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING’? Journal of Economic Surveys 34(2): 344-371. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/joes.12352. (Journal Articles)
  • Das KK., Bandarnayake S. and Reed WR. (2020) Are Competitive Banking Systems Really More Stable? Critical Finance Review 9(1-2): 267-303. http://dx.doi.org/10.1561/104.00000061. (Journal Articles)
  • Das KK., Meriluoto L. and Rice A. (2020) Export tax and import-tariff avoidance: evidence from the trade data discrepancy in the China-New Zealand trade. New Zealand Economic Papers 54(2): 161-189. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00779954.2019.1624598. (Journal Articles)
  • Duan J., Das KK., Meriluoto L. and Reed WR. (2020) Estimating the effect of spillovers on exports: a meta-analysis. Review of World Economics 156(2): 219-249. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10290-020-00377-z. (Journal Articles)
  • Duan J., Qian X., Das KK., Meriluoto L. and Reed WR. (2020) A replication of “the role of intermediaries in facilitating trade” (Journal of International Economics, 2011). Economics 14: 1-30. http://dx.doi.org/10.5018/economics-ejournal.ja.2020-21. (Journal Articles)
  • Qiu B., Das KK. and Reed WR. (2020) The Effect of Exchange Rates on Chinese Trade: A Dual Margin Approach. Emerging Markets Finance and Trade 56(15): 3709-3731. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/1540496X.2019.1570842. (Journal Articles)
  • Das K. and Williamson M. (2019) Financial Liberalization and Debt Maturity. San Francisco: 94th Annual Conference of the Western Economic Association International (WEAI), 28 Jun-2 Jul 2019. (Conference Contributions - Other)
  • Das K., Donald L. and Guender A. (2019) External Finance and Economic Activity in the Euro-Area. San Francisco: Western Economic Conference, 28 Jun 2019. (Conference Contributions - Other)
  • Duan J., Qian X., Das K., Meriluoto L. and Reed WR. (2019) Further Tests of Ahn, Khandelwal, and Wei’s (2011) Model of Intermediated Trade. In Department of Economics and Finance Working paper, University of Canterbury, Department of Economics and Finance. (Discussion/Working Papers)
  • Meriluoto L., Das KK., Duan J. and Reed WR. (2019) Spillovers and Exports: A Meta-Analysis. In Department of Economics and Finance Working Paper, University of Canterbury, Department of Economics and Finance. (Discussion/Working Papers)
  • Bandaranayake S., Das KK. and Reed WR. (2018) A Replication of “Bank Competition and Financial Stability: Much Ado About Nothing?” (Journal of Economic Surveys, 2016).. (Scholarly Editions/Literary Translations)
  • Bandaranayake S., Das K. and Reed WR. (2017) A Replication of “Are Competitive Banking Systems More Stable?” (Journal of Money, Credit, and Banking, 2009). . (Discussion/Working Papers)
  • Chu Z., Meriluoto L., Das K., Li Y. and Chen B. (2017) Determinants of Households’ Recycling Behaviour – Evidence from China. In Department of Economics Working Paper, 27. (Discussion/Working Papers)
  • Chu Z., Meriluoto L., Das KK., Li Y. and Chen B. (2017) Determinants of Households' Recycling Behaviour - Evidence From China. Review of Applied Economics 13(1-2): 85-105. (Journal Articles)
  • Das KK. and Perera, D. (2017) Financial Liberalization, Financial Frictions and Trade. Melbourne, Australia: 2nd Applied Financial Modelling Conference, 2-3 Feb 2017. (Conference Contributions - Other)
  • Das KK., Bandarnayake S. and Reed WR. (2017) A Replication of “Are Competitive Banking Systems More Stable?” (Journal of Money, Credit, and Banking, 2009). . (Discussion/Working Papers)
  • Das KK., Meriluoto L. and Rice A. (2017) Export Tax and Tariff Evasion: Evidence of Misinvoicing in China-New Zealand Trade. Adelaide, Australia: 11th Australasian Trade Workshop, 18-19 Mar 2017. (Conference Contributions - Other)
  • Das KK. and Quirk T. (2016) Which Institutions Promote Growth? Revisiting the Evidence. Economic Papers: A Journal of Applied Economics and Policy 35(1): 37-58. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1759-3441.12128. (Journal Articles)
  • Das KK. and Stuart, J. (2016) Bonanzas, Booms and Banking Crises. Auckland, New Zealand: Auckland Finance Meeting, 16-18 Dec 2016. (Conference Contributions - Other)
  • Das KK., Meriluoto L. and Rice A. (2016) Export Tax and Tariff Evasion: Evidence of Misinvoicing in China-New Zealand Trade. In Department of Economics and Finance Working Paper. (Discussion/Working Papers)
  • Das KK., Reed W. and Qiu B. (2016) The Effect of Exchange Rates on Chinese Trade: A Dual Margin Approach. . (Discussion/Working Papers)
  • Qui B., Das KK. and Reed WR. (2015) The Effect of Exchange Rate on Chinese Trade: A Dual Margin Approach. Honolulu, HI, USA: 90th Annual Conference of the Western Economic Association International (WEAI), 28 Jun-2 Jul 2015. (Conference Contributions - Other)
  • Arora R., Das KK. and Harper J. (2014) Financial Development and Human Capital Accumulation? What is the link? Auckland, New Zealand: 55th Annual Conference of the New Zealand Association of Economists (NZAE), 2-4 Jul 2014. (Conference Contributions - Other)
  • Das KK. (2014) Recent Episodes of India's Exchange Rate Devaluation: Its Aftermaths and Recovery. Linguis International Institute. (Oral Presentations)
  • Das KK. and Quirk T. (2014) Which Institutions promote Growth? Revisiting the Evidence. Hobart, Australia: Joint Econometric Society Australasian and Australian Conference of Economists Meeting, 1-4 Jul 2014. (Conference Contributions - Other)
  • Das KK. and Simcock C. (2014) Effects of Financial Structure and Development on Banking Crises. Massey University, Christchurch, New Zealand. (Oral Presentations)
  • Cheng A., Das K. and Shimatani T. (2013) Central bank intervention and exchange rate volatility: Evidence from Japan using realized volatility. Journal of Asian Economics 28: 87-98. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.asieco.2013.05.001. (Journal Articles)
  • Das K. (2013) Macro Effects of Financial Structure and Development: Evidence from India. University of Canterbury, Christchurch, NZ: NZSAC Annual Symosium. (Oral Presentations)
  • Das K. (2013) Stories of the Poor and the Very Rich in India. Christchurch, NZ: University of the Third Age, Okeover branch. (Oral Presentations)
  • Das S. and Das K. (2013) Does corruption influence natural disaster preparedness? Evidence from cross-country analysis. Dunedin, New Zealand: Development and Growth Workshop, 25-26 Nov 2013. (Conference Contributions - Other)
  • Das KK. (2012) Capital Account Liberalization in India since the 1990s: Current and Future Strategies. Christchurch, New Zealand: 3rd Annual Symposium of the New Zealand South Asia Centre (NZSAC). (Oral Presentations)
  • Das KK. (2012) Sovereign Debt Crises of Emerging Markets and Eurozone. Christchurch, NZ: University of the Third Age, Okeover branch. (Oral Presentations)
  • Das KK. and Bergstrom K. (2012) Capital Account Liberalization, Selection Bias, and Growth. San Francisco, CA, USA: 87th Annual Conference of the Western Economic Association International (WEAI), 29 Jun-3 Jul 2012. (Conference Contributions - Other)
  • Das KK. and Simcock C. (2012) Effects of Financial Structure and Development on Banking Crises. Seattle, WA, USA: 88th Annual Conference of the Western Economic Association International (WEAI), 28 Jun-2 Jul 2012. (Conference Contributions - Other)
  • Das KK., Cheng A. and Shimatani T. (2012) Central Bank Intervention and Exchange Rate Volatility: Evidence from Japan Using Realized Volatility. Melbourne, Australia: 27th International Conference of the American Committee for Asian Economic Studies (ACAES), 26-27 Oct 2012. (Conference Contributions - Other)
  • Das KK. (2010) Do Sovereign Credit Ratings Affect the Composition and Maturity of Sovereign Borrowing? Auckland, New Zealand: 51st New Zealand Association of Economists Annual Conference, 30 Jun-2 Jul 2010. (Conference Contributions - Other)
  • Fairlie RW., Beltran DO. and Das KK. (2010) Home Computers and Educational Outcomes: Evidence from the NLSY97 and CPS. Economic Inquiry 48(3): 771-792. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1465-7295.2009.00218.x. (Journal Articles)
  • Das KK. (2009) Do Sovereign Credit Ratings Affect the Composition and Maturity of Sovereign Borrowing? Buffalo, NY, USA: 4th Bi-Annual Cross-Border Post Keynesian Conference, 9-10 Oct 2009. (Conference Contributions - Other)
  • Beltran DO., Das KK. and Fairlie RW. (2008) Are Computers Good for Children? The Effects of Home Computers on Educational Outcomes. Centre for Economic Policy Research. (Discussion/Working Papers)
  • Das KK. (2008) Essays on Public Debt, Expenditure and Policy. Santa Cruz, CA, USA. University of California, Santa Cruz. (Theses / Dissertations)
  • Das KK. (2007) Composition of Government Expenditure and Economic Growth. International Monetary Fund, Washington, D.C., USA. (Oral Presentations)
  • Das KK. and Mukhopadhyay H. (2003) Horizontal Imbalances in India: Issues and Determinants. Economic and Political Weekly XXXVIII(14): 1416-1420. (Journal Articles)

Editorial Work

  • International Journal of Economics and Financial Research (ISSN: 2411-9407) Editorial Board Member ( 2021 - 2023)
  • Journal of International Finance and Economics (ISSN: 1555-6336) Editorial Board Member ( 2020 - 2023)

Review and Refereeing

  • 2nd Applied Financial Modelling Conference, Melbourne ( 2017 )
  • 87th Annual Conference, Western Economic Association International, San Francisco, California ( 2012 )
  • 88th Annual Conference, Western Economic Association International, Seattle, Washington ( 2013 )
  • 90th Annual Conference, Western Economic Association International, Honolulu, Hawaii ( 2015 )
  • 94th Annual Conference, Western Economic Association International, San Francisco, California ( 2019 )
  • Auckland Finance Meeting, Auckland ( 2016 )
  • New Zealand South Asia Centre Annual Symposium ( 2020 )
  • New Zealand South Asia Centre Annual Symposium ( 2019 )
  • Applied Economics ( 2017 )
  • Applied Economics ( 2019 )
  • Applied Economics ( 2019 )
  • Bulletin of Economic Research ( 2013 - 2018)
  • Bulletin of Economic Research ( 2014 )
  • Bulletin of Economic Research ( 2018 )
  • Bulletin of Economic Research ( 2015 )
  • Bulletin of Economic Research ( 2016 )
  • Economic Annals ( 2020 )
  • Economic Papers: a journal of applied economics and policy ( 2018 )
  • Economic Papers: a journal of applied economics and policy ( 2019 )
  • Emerging Markets Finance and Trade ( 2017 )
  • Emerging Markets Finance and Trade ( 2020 - 2023)
  • Emerging Markets Finance and Trade ( 2022 )
  • Finance Research Letters ( 2022 )
  • International Journal of Financial Studies ( 2015 )
  • International Review of Economics and Finance ( 2020 )
  • Journal of International Money and Finance ( 2017 )
  • Journal of Money, Credit and Banking ( 2021 )
  • Journal of Risk and Financial Management ( 2021 - 2023)
  • New Zealand Economic Papers ( 2019 )
  • The Economic Record ( 2014 )
  • The Economic Record ( 2015 )
  • The Journal of International Trade and Economic Development: an international and comparative review ( 2020 )

Affiliations

  • American Economic Association (AEA) (Professional Organisation): Member
  • American Finance Association (Professional Organisation): Member
  • Western Economic Association International (Professional Organisation): Member

Research Groups

  • New Zealand South Asia Centre (NZSAC)

Key Methodologies

  • Econometrics
  • Economic Theory
  • Financial Modeling
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