How Economics Shapes Sustainability & Development | Dr. Krishna Prasad Paudel | Ep. 35

Welcome to Episode 35 of Rupantaran Podcast, where we engage in meaningful conversations with experts driving knowledge, policy, and practice.

In this episode, we are honored to host Dr. Krishna Prasad Paudel, Professor and Department Chair of Environmental and Resource Economics and International Development Economics. The discussion focuses on how economic thinking supports sustainable development, responsible natural resource management, and inclusive growth- particularly in the context of developing economies like Nepal.

1:33-2:26 Casual talks
2:26-7:03 Background
7:03-16:20 Agricultural development and constraints
16:20- 21:10 Agriculture as a backbone
21:10-25:00 Professional career
25:00-29:00 Trends in Youth migration
29:00-36:50 New innovations in agriculture
36:50-43:28 Migration and remittance
43:28-49:30 Climate change and productivity
49:30-54:06 Ending with token of love

🔍 Key Highlights of the Episode:

🌍 Environmental and natural resource economics- concepts and relevance
📊 Role of economics in sustainable development and policy design
🌱 Linking agriculture, environment, and economic growth
🎓 Academic leadership, research journey & international perspectives
🔮 Future directions for development economics in a changing world

This episode is especially useful for students, researchers, policymakers, development professionals, and anyone interested in sustainability, economics, and development studies.

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