Emeritus Professor Anis Chowdhury

Emeritus Professor Anis Chowdhury

Emeritus Professor,
Dean's Unit, School of Business

Emeritus Professor,
Dean's Unit, School of Business

Biography

Anis (Anisuzzaman) Chowdhury is a leading international macro & development economist. He was Director of Macroeconomic Policy & Development Division, and of Statistics Division of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN-ESCAP); and Chief, Financing for Development Office (Multi Stakeholder Engagement Branch), Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN-DESA). He also served as Rapporteur of the UN-ESCAP’s Eminent Persons Advisory Group. He is currently serving as Managing Editor of the UN-ESCAP’s Asia Pacific Sustainable Development Journal.

Anis been an independent consultant for the United Nation, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and International Labour Organization (ILO) since 1986 and produced a number of reports on Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Land-Locked Developing Countries (LLDCs), Small Island Developing States (SIDS) LDCs’ and LLDCs’. As a senior UN official (2008-2016), Anis was a lead author of numerous UN flagship reports and UN Secretary-General’s parliamentary reports. These included Economic and Social Survey of Asia and Pacific (2013,2014) Asia-Pacific Regional MDGs Report (2013, 2015), Report of the World Social Situation (2010, 2011). He also played significant roles in formulating United Nations Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development Goals (SGDs), including SDG monitoring and SDG financing frameworks.

Prior to joining the United Nations Anis was Professor of Economics at the University of Western Sydney (2001-2008). He also taught at the National University of Singapore, University of New England (Australia) and University of Manitoba (Canada). He was a founding managing editor of the Journal of the Asia Pacific Economy, where he remains on its editorial board as a co-editor. He is also on the editorial board of the Economic and Labour Relations Review.

Anis has close to 100 journal articles and book chapters; and he co-authored/co-edited two dozen books. He regularly writes opinion pieces for Inter Press Service (IPS), Huffington Post (Australia), New Age (Bangladesh), The Financial Express (Bangladesh) and The Australia Institute’s Centre for Future Work.

He has Ph.D. & M.A. degrees in Economics from the University of Manitoba (Canada), and M.Sc. & B.Sc. (Hons) degrees in Economics from Jahangirnagar University (Bangladesh).

This information has been contributed by Emeritus Professor Chowdhury.

Qualifications

  • BSc Jahangirnagar University
  • MSc Jahangirnagar University
  • MA University of Manitoba (Canada)
  • PhD University of Manitoba (Canada)

Awards

  • Jahangirnagar University Merit Award 1978-04-01
  • University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship 1979-09-01
  • Jahangirnagar University Merit Scholarship 1976-05-01

Organisational Unit (School / Division)

  • Dean's Unit, School of Business
  • Dean's Unit, School of Business

Contact

Email: A.Chowdhury@westernsydney.edu.au
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Publications

Books

  • Titimur, R., Georgeou, N. and Chowdhury, A. (2021), 'COVID-19 and Bangladesh: Response, Rights and Resilience', : University Press 9789845062961.
  • Tadjoeddin, Z. and Chowdhury, A. (2019), 'Employment and Re-Industrialisation in Post Soeharto Indonesia', : Palgrave Macmillan 9781137505651.
  • Ocampo, J., Chowdhury, A. and Alarcon, D. (2018), 'The World Economy through the Lens of the United Nations', : Oxford University Press 9780198817345.
  • Chowdhury, A. (2018), 'Bangladesh: Reflections on Economy, Society and Politics', : Jagriti Prokashony 9789849238966.
  • Chowdhury, A. and Islam, I. (2018), 'The Great Recession: Rethinking Macroeconomics for Employment and Development', : Nova Science Publishers 9781536136562.
  • Islam, I. and Chowdhury, A. (2009), 'Growth, Employment and Poverty Reduction in Indonesia', : International Labour Office 9789221220015.
  • Dhanani, S., Islam, I. and Chowdhury, A. (2009), 'The Indonesian Labour Market: Changes and Challenges', : Routledge 0415305497.

Chapters in Books

  • Chowdhury, A. (2021), 'Inclusive economic growth policies : myth vs reality', Handbook of Development Policy, Edward Elgar Publishing 9781839100864.
  • Chowdhury, A. (2019), 'Fiscal policy for inclusive sustainable development : the role of public expenditure and progressive taxation', Macroeconomic Policies in Countries of the Global South, Nova Science Publishers 9781536157529.
  • Chowdhury, A. (2019), 'Creating fiscal space for inclusive sustainable development', Macroeconomic Policies in Countries of the Global South, Nova Science Publishers 9781536157529.
  • Chowdhury, A. and Popov, V. (2019), 'Introduction : major observations', Macroeconomic Policies in Countries of the Global South, Nova Science Publishers 9781536157529.
  • Chowdhury, A. (2019), 'Monetary policy for inclusive and sustainable development', Macroeconomic Policies in Countries of the Global South, Nova Science Publishers 9781536157529.
  • Chowdhury, A. and Ocampo, J. (2018), 'The global economy since the Second World War through the lens of the United Nations ', The World Economy Through the Lens of the United Nations, Oxford University Press 9780198817345.
  • Chowdhury, A. (2018), 'The United Nations and development', The World Economy through the Lens of the United Nations, Oxford University Press 9780198817345.
  • Chowdhury, A. (2018), 'Malaysia in transition', The ASEAN Region in Transition: A Socioeconomic Perspective, Routledge 9781138341562.
  • Tadjoeddin, Z., Chowdhury, A. and Murshed, S. (2012), 'Routine violence in the Island of Java, Indonesia : neo-Malthusian and social justice perspectives', Climate Change, Human Security and Violent Conflict: Challenges for Societal Stability, Springer 9783642286254.
  • Tadjoeddin, Z. and Chowdhury, A. (2012), 'International trade and foreign investment', The Muslim World in the 21st Century: Space, Power, and Human Development, Springer 9789400726321.
  • Chowdhury, A. and Tadjoeddin, Z. (2012), 'Economic activity and achievements in the Muslim world', The Muslim World in the 21st Century: Space, Power, and Human Development, Springer 9789400726321.
  • Sundaram, J. and Chowdhury, A. (2012), 'Introduction : governance and development', Is Good Governance Good for Development?, Bloomsbury Academic 9781780932224.
  • Sundaram, J. and Chowdhury, A. (2011), 'Introduction', Poor Poverty: The impoverishnment of analysis, measurements and analysis, Bloomsbury 9781849664172.
  • Chowdhury, A. (2011), 'How effective is microfinance as a poverty reduction tools?', Poor Poverty: The impoverishment of analysis, measurements and policies, Bloomsbury 9781849664172.
  • Chowdhury, A. and Islam, I. (2010), 'Revisiting shared growth and examining horizontal inequality', The New Political Economy of Southeast Asia, Edward Elgar 9781849802659.
  • Chowdhury, A. (2009), 'Growth-oriented macroeconomic policies for small-island economies:Lessons from Singapore', Vulnerability in Developing Countries, UN University Press 9789280811711.
  • Mahmud, W. and Chowdhury, A. (2008), 'South Asian Economic Development: Impressive Achievements but Continuing Challenges', Handbook on the South Asian Economies, Edward Elgar 9781843769880.
  • Chowdhury, A. and Islam, I. (2007), 'Introduction: Northeast Asian Economic Development: Which way Now', Handbook on the Northeast and Southeast Asian Economies, Edward Elgar 9781843769897.
  • Chowdhury, A. (2007), 'The 'Stabilisation Trap' and Poverty Reduction - What Can Monetary Policy Do', Poverty, Poverty Alleviation and Social Disadvantage: Analysis, Case Studies and Policy, Serials Publications 9788183871112.
  • Chowdhury, A. (2006), 'Macroeconomic Management and Economic Development', International Development Governance, CRC Press - Taylor & Francis 9781574445565.
  • Chowdhury, A. (2002), 'Economic planning: Theory, practice and experiences', Handbook on development policy and management, Edward Elgar Publishing Limited 1840641428.
  • Chowdhury, A. and Islam, I. (2001), 'Introduction: responding to the challenges of the post-crisis era', Beyond the Asian Crisis: Pathways to Sustainable Growth, Edward Elgar 1840642734.

Journal Articles

  • Chowdhury, A. and Tadjoeddin, Z. (2023), 'Financing green transformation in developing countries', Canadian Journal of Development Studies, vol 44, no 3 , pp 430 - 453.
  • Chowdhury, A. and Sundaram, J. (2023), 'Chronicles of debt crises foretold', Development and Change, vol 54, no 5 , pp 994 - 1030.
  • Chowdhury, A. and Sundaram, J. (2023), 'Inflation and development : central bank stabilization policies revisited', Development (London), vol 66, no 1-2 , pp 3 - 14.
  • Chowdhury, A. and Sundaram, J. (2023), 'Inflation phobia, myths and dogma exacerbate policy responses', Review of Keynesian Economics, vol 11, no 2 , pp 147 - 171.
  • Mallik, G., Nguyen, D. and Chowdhury, A. (2022), 'Does firm size really affect the outcome of loan applications?', Economic Analysis and Policy, vol 74 , pp 806 - 820.
  • Barneveld, K., Quinlan, M., Kriesler, P., Junor, A., Baum, F., Chowdhury, A., Junankar, P., Clibborn, S., Flanagan, F., Wright, C., Friel, S., Halevi, J. and Rainnie, A. (2020), 'The COVID-19 pandemic : lessons on building more equal and sustainable societies', Economic and Labour Relations Review, vol 31, no 2 , pp 133 - 157.
  • Jomo, K. and Chowdhury, A. (2020), 'COVID-19 pandemic recession and recovery', Development (London), vol 63, no 2-4 , pp 226 - 237.
  • Chowdhury, A. and Jomo, K. (2020), 'Responding to the COVID-19 pandemic in developing countries : lessons from selected countries of the global south', Development (London), vol 63, no 2-4 , pp 162 - 171.
  • Jomo, K. and Chowdhury, A. (2019), 'World Bank financializing development', Development (London), vol 62, no 1-4 , pp 147 - 153.
  • Jomo, K. and Chowdhury, A. (2018), 'PPPs : public costs and risks for private profits', Development (London), vol 61 , pp 89 - 93.
  • Chowdhury, A. and Zuk, P. (2018), 'From crisis to crisis : capitalism, chaos and constant unpredictability', The Economic and Labour Relations Review, vol 29, no 4 , pp 375 - 393.
  • Chowdhury, A. and Jomo, K. (2018), 'Inequality and its discontents', Development (London), vol 61, no 1-4 , pp 21 - 29.
  • Jomo, K. and Chowdhury, A. (2018), 'Privatization rarely in public or national interest', Development (London), vol 61 , pp 84 - 88.
  • Tadjoeddin, Z., Auwalin, I. and Chowdhury, A. (2017), 'Revitalising Indonesia's manufacturing : the productivity conundrum', European Journal of East Asian Studies, vol 16, no 1 , pp 124 - 153.
  • Chowdhury, A. and Jomo, K. (2017), 'Hunger in Africa, land of plenty', World Nutrition, vol 8, no 2 , pp 261 - 263.
  • Chowdhury, A. and Jomo, K. (2016), 'Financing for development : trade, aid, tax', Development (London), vol 59, no 1-2 , pp 8 - 13.
  • Muzaffar, A. and Chowdhury, A. (2014), 'The IMF and the policy of low inflation : a review of Article IV consultations for selected Asian developing countries', The Economic and Labour Relations Review, vol 25, no 3 , pp 435 - 454.
  • Chowdhury, A. and Jomo, K. (2013), 'Is good governance a pre-requisite for Africa's development?', Africa Review of Books, vol 9, no 2 , pp 4 - 6.
  • Tadjoeddin, Z. and Chowdhury, A. (2012), 'Employment function for Indonesia : an econometric analysis at the sectoral level', Journal of Developing Areas, vol 46, no 1 , pp 265 - 285.
  • Chowdhury, A. and Islam, I. (2012), 'The debate on expansionary fiscal consolidation : how robust is the evidence?', The Economic and Labour Relations Review, vol 23, no 3 , pp 13 - 37.
  • Chowdhury, A. (2012), 'Structural adjustment and crises - which way now?', Institutions and Economies, vol 4, no 1 , pp 85 - 118.
  • Chowdhury, A. and Islam, I. (2011), 'A Critique of the Orthodox Approach to Indonesia's Growth and Employment Problems and Post Keynesian Alternatives', American Journal of Economics and Sociology, vol 70, no 1 , pp 269 - 299.
  • Chowdhury, A. (2011), 'Food Price Hikes: How Much Is Due to Excessive Speculation?', Economic & Political Weekly, vol XLVI, no 28 , pp 12 - 15.
  • Mallik, G. and Chowdhury, A. (2011), 'Effect of inflation uncertainty, output uncertainty and oil price on inflation and growth in Australia', Journal of Economic Studies, vol 38, no 4 , pp 414 - 429.
  • Chowdhury, A. and Islam, I. (2011), 'Attaining the Millennium Development Goals: the role of macroeconomic policies', International Journal of Social Economics, vol 38, no 12 , pp 930 - 952.
  • Mallik, G. and Chowdhury, A. (2010), 'Stock Price, Openness and Economic Growth - A Cointegration Approach', Wesleyan Journal of Research, vol 3, no 1 , pp 73 - 80.
  • Tadjoeddin, Z. and Chowdhury, A. (2009), 'Socioeconomic perspectives on violent conflict in Indonesia', The Economics of Peace and Security Journal, vol 4, no 1 , pp 39 - 47.
  • Chowdhury, A., Islam, I. and Tadjoeddin, Z. (2009), 'Indonesia's employment challenges : growth, structural change and labour market rigidity', European Journal of East Asian Studies, vol 8, no 1 , pp 31 - 59.
  • Chowdhury, A. and Ham, R. (2009), 'Inflation Targeting in Indonesia: Searching for a Threshold', Singapore Economic Review, vol 54, no 4 , pp 645 - 655.
  • Murshed, M., Tadjoeddin, Z. and Chowdhury, A. (2009), 'Is fiscal decentralization conflict abating? : routine violence and district level government in Java, Indonesia', Oxford Development Studies, vol 37, no 4 , pp 397 - 421.
  • Sundaram, J. and Chowdhury, A. (2009), 'Reconsidering Public-Private Partnerships in Developing Countries', International Journal of Institutions and Economies, vol 1, no 2 , pp 191 - 205.
  • Chowdhury, A. (2008), 'Labor Market Policies as Instruments of Industry Policy: What Can Europe Learn from Southeast Asia', American Journal of Economics and Sociology, vol 67, no 4 , pp 661 - 681.
  • Chowdhury, A. and Vidyattama, Y. (2008), 'Macroeconomic Policies for Growth in Small Pacific Island Economies', Pacific Economic Bulletin, vol 23, no 2 , pp 124 - 144.
  • Sugema, I. and Chowdhury, A. (2007), 'Has Aid Made the Government of Indonesia Lazy', Asia-Pacific Development Journal, vol 14, no 1 , pp 105 - 124.
  • Chowdhury, A. (2006), 'The Stabilisation Trap and Poverty Reduction - What Can Monetary Policy Do', Indian Development Review, vol 4, no 2 , pp 407 - 432.
  • Chowdhury, A. (2005), 'Achieving Full Employmnet: Some Lessons from the Australian Experience', The Indian Journal of Labour Economics, vol 48, no 1 , pp 63 - 81.
  • Chowdhury, A. and Sugema, I. (2005), 'How Significant and Effective Has Foreign Aid to Indonesia Been', ASEAN Economic Bulletin, vol 22, no 2 , pp 186 - 216.
  • Chowdhury, A. and Siregar, H. (2004), 'Indonesia's Monetary Policy Dilemma - Constraints of Inflation Targeting', The Journal of Developing Areas, vol 37, no 2 , pp 137 - 154.
  • Chowdhury, A. and Islam, I. (2002), 'Democracy, Economic recovery and Human Developemnt in Indonesia', Journal of East Asian Studies, vol 1, no 1 , pp 1 - 27.
  • Mallik, G. and Chowdhury, A. (2002), 'Inflation, government expenditure and real income in the long-run.', Journal of economic studies, vol 29, no 3 , pp 240 - 250.
  • Chowdhury, A. (2002), 'Does Inflation Affect Economic Growth? The Relevance of the Debate for Indonesia', Journal of the Asia Pacific Economy, vol 7, no 1 , pp 20 - 34.
  • Chowdhury, A. (2002), 'Politics, society and Financial Sector Reform in Bangladesh10/03/03', International Journal of Social Economics, vol 29, no 12 , pp 963 - 988.
  • Mallik, G. and Chowdhury, A. (2001), 'Inflation and Economic Growth: Evidence from four South Asian Countries', Asia-Pacific Development journal, vol 8, no 1 , pp 123 - 135.

Conference Papers

  • Chowdhury, A. (2007), 'Indonesia's Hesitance with AFTA and AFTA Plus: A Political Economy Explanation', 2007 International Conference, FTA, Rgional Integration and Development, Pusan National University, Busan (Korea).
  • Chowdhury, A. (2006), 'A Critique of the Orthodox Approach to Indonesia's Growth and Employment Problems and Keynesian Alternatives', Fifth Australian Society of Heterodox Economists Conference, University of New South Wales.
  • Chowdhury, A. (2005), 'Monetary Policy and Poverty Reduction', Second Regional Workshop Macroeconomics of Poverty Reduction, Phonm Penh.
  • Chowdhury, A. (2005), 'Exchange Rate Policy and Poverty Reduction', Second Regional Workshop of the Macroeconomics of Poverty Reduction, Phonm Penh.

Research interests:

Macroeeconomic policy analysis

Global economic governance architecture

International political economy

Sustainable development

Poverty and inequality

This information has been contributed by Emeritus Professor Chowdhury.

Previous Projects

Title: Macroeconomic Policies for Poverty Reduction
Funder:
  • University of Western Sydney
Western Researchers: Anis Chowdhury and Girijasankar Mallik
Years: 2005-02-01 - 2006-12-31
ID: P0014462
Title: Chowdhury: RICSS
Funder:
  • University of Western Sydney
Western Researchers: Anis Chowdhury
Years: 2000-12-30 - 2001-12-30
ID: P0009654

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