About the Event
In this episode of EconTalk, host Vaishnavi Varier speaks with Dr. Shaijumon C S, Associate Professor and Head of the Department at the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Trivandrum. Together, they dive into the dynamic and often overlooked space economy, exploring how interdisciplinary research is shaping India’s evolving space policy, the prospects of space tourism, and the broader economic dividends of space missions—from job creation to social impact. A compelling listen for anyone interested in how space science and economics intersect to drive innovation and national growth.
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About the Speaker
Dr. Shaijumon C S is an accomplished economist and academic, currently serving as Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Humanities at the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), Trivandrum. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Kerala and has been a Fulbright and Freeman Scholar in the U.S. With deep expertise spanning space economics, technology diffusion, macroeconomic development, and interdisciplinary research, Shaijumon has led numerous funded projects—including studies on space technology's socio-economic impacts and telemedicine in remote India (iist.ac.in). His work blends rigorous scholarship with policy engagement, helping to shape India’s evolving space economy.
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