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Andaleeb Rahman is a Research Associate at the Tata-Cornell Institute (TCI) within the Department of Global Development at Cornell University. Specializing in development economics with an emphasis on food policy, agricultural economics, social protection, and rural-urban transformation, Andaleeb's work is characterized by an interdisciplinary approach that integrates theories from economics, political science, sociology, and urban planning. His published works appear in leading journals such as Economics Letters, Food Policy, World Development, Journal of Development Studies, Global Food Security, and Urban Studies. Notably, he co-authored a book titled 'India’s Food Systems' published in 2019 and is currently engaged in projects such as randomized control trials (RCTs) that investigate the nutritional impact of kitchen gardens and explore sustainable practices in promoting regenerative agriculture and crop diversification. His upcoming book focuses on re-imagining the scope of social welfare programs in India, expected to be published by Palgrave Macmillan in 2023. Before joining Cornell, Andaleeb was affiliated with the Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS) in Bangalore, where he conducted research on climate change adaptation and its impact on livelihoods.
Tata-Cornell Institute • Ithaca, NY
Conduct research in development economics, focusing on food policy and agricultural economics.
Indian Institute for Human Settlements • Bangalore, India
Investigated climate change adaptation issues and their impact on livelihoods.
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