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The Department of Economics is active not only in teaching the syllabus at the Under Graduate and Post Graduate level but also in developing the overall personality of the individual. For this the Department organizes several co-curriculum and extra-curricular activities in which the students are encouraged to participate.
The Maharashtra Education Society's, Abasaheb Garware College has started the Department of Economics at the Under Graduate level in 1960 and the Post Graduate level in 1970. Since 2003, the department has also started the Post Graduate Research Centre in Economics, affiliated to the Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune.
- The department has won the 'Best Department Award' in the college for 2007-08.
The department is a university recognized Centre for Research in Economics. Presently there are 17 students registered for Ph.D and 4 guides are affiliated for M.Phil and Ph.D.
- The research specialization of the staff includes:
- Development Economics
- Agricultural Economics
- Industrial Economics
- International Economics
- Banking
- Inequality
- Local socio-economic issues
- Student Intake Capacity
Class Intake F.Y.B.A. (General) 360 S. Y. B. A. (Special) 60 T.Y. B. A. (Special) 60 Fourth Year Honours 60 M.A.-I 60 M.A.-II 60 Ph.D. As per availability of guides - Best practices:
- Lectures by experts
- Project based on local issues
- Uses of software i.e. excel, r etc.
- Practical applications of economics
· Economic Department- Courses BA Pattern: CBCS 2024 (NEP 2.0) Sem Vertical Subject Code Subject Name Type Credit I Major ECO-111-Th Indian Economic Environment-I Theory 4 SEC SEC-101-ECO Entrepreneurship Development Theory 2 II Major ECO-161-Th Indian Economic Environment-II Theory 4 SEC SEC-151-ECO Economic Analysis of Market Structure Theory 2 III Major 1 ECO-211-MJ Micro Economics I Theory 4 Major 2 ECO-212-MJ Macro Economics I Theory 2 Minor ECO-242-MN Indian Financial System I Theory 4 VSC ECO-222-VSC Case Studies of Micro Economics Theory 2 VSC ECO-223-VSC Mathematical Methods for Economics-I Theory 2 IKS (Major) ECO-200-IKS Ancient Indian Economy Theory 2 FP ECO-231-FP Local Market/Village Survey Practical 2 IV Major 1 ECO-261-MJ Macro Economics II Theory 4 Major 2 ECO-262-MJ Micro Economics II Theory 2 Minor ECO-292-MN Indian Financial System II Theory 4 VSC ECO-272-VSC Case Studies of Macro Economics Theory 2 VSC ECO-273-VSC Mathematical Methods for Economics II Theory 2 SEC SEC-252-ECO Basic concept of Research Methodology Theory 2 CEP ECO-281-CEP Community Engagement Program Practical 2 V Major ECO-301-MJ International Economics Theory 4 Major ECO-312-MJ Public Finance Theory 4 Major ECO-313-MJ Environmental Economics Theory 4 Elective ECO-318-MJE Statistical techniques Theory 4 Elective ECO-317-MJE Urban Economics Theory Minor ECO-342-MN Indian Economy Theory 2 VSC ECO-322-VSC Excel Application for Economic Analysis Practical 2 VSC ECO-323-VSC Demography and Population Estimation Theory 2 FP ECO-331-FP Field Project Practical 2 VI Major ECO-361-MJ Growth & Development Theory 4 Major ECO-362-MJ Money and Banking Theory 4 Major ECO-363-MJ Gender Economics Theory 4 Elective ECO-368-MJE Elementary Econometrics Theory 4 Elective ECO-369-MJE Rural Development Theory 4 VSC ECO-371-VSC Introduction to R for Economic Analysis Practical 2 VSC ECO-372-VSC Behavioural Economics Theory 2 OJT ECO-381-OJT On Job Training Practical 4 BA Fourth Year Honours in Economics VII Major ECO-505-MJ Advanced Micro Economics Theory 4 Major ECO-506-MJ Public Economics-Theory Theory 4 Major ECO-503-MJ International Trade Theory 4 Major ECO-507-MJ Advanced Excel Applications for Economic Analysis Practical 2 Elective ECO-510-MJE Agricultural Economics Theory 4 Elective ECO-512-MJ Intermediate Statistical Techniques Theory 4 RM ECO-540-RM Research Methodology Theory 4 VIII Major ECO-555-MJ Advanced Macro Economics Theory 4 Major ECO-556-MJ Public Economics-Policy Theory 4 Major ECO-553-MJ International Finance Theory 4 Major ECO-557-MJ Introduction to Python for Economic Analysis Practical 2 Elective ECO-560-MJE Labour Economics Theory 4 Elective ECO-562-MJE Advanced Statistical Techniques Theory OJT ECO-581-OJT On Job Training OJT 4 MA I Core ECO-505-MJ Advanced Micro Economics Theory 4 Core ECO-506-MJ Public Economics-Theory Theory 4 Core ECO-503-MJ International Trade Theory 4 Core ECO-507-MJ Advanced Excel Applications for Economic Analysis Practical 2 Elective ECO-510-MJE Agricultural Economics Theory 4 Elective ECO-512-MJ Intermediate Statistical Techniques Theory 4 RM ECO-540-RM Research Methodology Theory 4 II Core ECO-555-MJ Advanced Macro Economics Theory 4 Core ECO-556-MJ Public Economics-Policy Theory 4 Core ECO-553-MJ International Finance Theory 4 Core ECO-557-MJ Introduction to Python for Economic Analysis Practical 2 Elective ECO-560-MJE Labour Economics Theory 4 Elective ECO-562-MJE Advanced Statistical Techniques Theory OJT ECO-581-OJT On Job Training OJT 4 III Core ECO-601-MJ Macroeconomic Theory and Policy-I Theory 4 Core ECO-602-MJ Growth and Development-I Theory 4 Core ECO-603-MJ Industrial Economics Theory 4 Core ECO-604-MJ Energy Economics Theory 2 Elective ECO-610-OE Mathematics for Economics-I Theory 4 Elective ECO-612-OE Capital Markets Theory 4 RP ECO-631-RP Research Project Project 4 IV Core ECO-651-MJ Macroeconomic Theory and Policy-II Theory 4 Core ECO-652-MJ Growth and Development-II Theory 4 Core ECO-653-MJ Agriculture Market and Price Analysis: Price Forecasting and Risk Mitigation Theory 4 Elective ECO-660-OE Principle of Econometrics (Using R) Theory 4 Elective ECO-562-OE Rural Development Theory 4 RP ECO-681-RP Research Project Project 6
| Photo | Name | Qualification | Experiance | CV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Dr. Nitin Ade | M. A. (Economics), M. Phil, Ph.D., B.Ed., NET, LLB | 18 year | View |
 | Dr. Madhav Inchure | M. A. (Economics), SET, BEd, PhD | 8 year | View |
 | Mr. Ambadas Gajanan Mevhankar | M. A. (Economics), SET, NET, MPhil | 1 year | View |
 | Dr. Eknath Savale | M. A. (Economics), Ph.D., SET, BEd | 17 year | View |
 | Dr. Wakchaure Balasaheb Sudhakar | M. A. (Economics), MPhil, Ph.D. | 1 year | View |
 | Dr. Manohar Baban Khairnar | M. A. (Economics), Mphil, PhD | 4 year | View |  | Dr. Pramila Maruti Gaikwad | M.A., M. Phill, B.Ed., SET Ph.D. | 18 year | View |  | Ms. Prerana Yete | M.A., SET, NET, GATE | 1 year | View |  | Mr. Haripandit Shirsath | M.A., SET, NET | 1 year | View |
Staff Details
Since 2003, the department has started the Post Graduate Research Centre in Economics, affiliated to the Savitribai Phule Pune University. 65+ research students of the departments are awarded PhD degree and presently 16 students are registered for Ph.D.
Details of recognised research guide
1. Guide Change Application
2. Pre submission presentation
3. Progress Report presentation Form
Details of recognised research guide
| Name and designation of recognised guide | Number of M.Phil Students awarded | Number of Ph.D Students awarded | Number of Ph.D Students registered |
| Dr. Nitin Dhanusing Ade, Associate Professor | 01 | 02 | 07 |
| Dr. Santosh Manohar Motegaonkar, Associate Professor | 01 | 01 | 06 |
| Dr. Santosh Pharande (Associate Guide), Associate Professor | - | - | 04 |
On-going research:
| Sr. No | Name of Students | Name of Guide | Topic | Date of Registration |
| 1 | Smita Bhiva Randive | Dr. Santosh Motegaonkar | महाराष्ट्रातील पूरक व्यवसाय म्हणून इमू प्रकल्पाचा आर्थिक अभ्यास | 25-04-2022 |
| 2 | Snehalata Prabhakar Nalawade | Dr. Santosh Motegaonkar | पुणे महानगरपालिकेतील समाज विकास योजनाच्या लाभार्थ्याच्या आर्थिक आणि सामाजिक समस्यांचा अभ्यास | 25-04-2022 |
| 3 | Ambadas Gajanan Mevhankar | Dr. Santosh Motegaonkar | A Study of Contribution of Start Up in India Economy : With Special Reference to Pune | 25-04-2022 |
| 4 | Ashwini Prakash Chavan | Dr. Santosh Motegaonkar | नवी मुंबई महानगरपालिकेतील महिला व पुरुष सफाई कामगाराच्या आर्थिक व सामाजिक समस्यांचा तुलनात्मक अभ्यास | 25-04-2022 |
| 5 | Kalpesh Uttamrao Mendke | Dr. Nitin D Ade | A Comparative Study of Regional Imbalance of Agriculture Productivity in Maharashtra Special Reference to Pune and Nagpur Division | 27-04-2022 |
| 6 | Sayali Abhijeet Dhamdhere | Dr. Nitin D Ade | A Study of Impact of Demonetisation on Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER) of India | 27-04-2022 |
| 7 | Dattatray Chagan Katore | Dr. Nitin D Ade | An Empirical Assessment of Need for Institutionalisation of Over the Counter (OTC) Derivatives with respect Agricultural Communities Produce in Pune District | 27-04-2022 |
| 8 | Datar Vivek Vishnu | Dr. Nitin D Ade | Development of Suitable Machine Learning Model of Production of Agriculture Commodity Price and Yield in India | 27-04-2022 |
| 9 | Hansraj Prakash Suryawanshi | Dr. Santosh Pharande | Adoption and Economics of Solar Pump Irrigation System in Maharashtra with special reference to Latur District | 06-05-2022 |
| 10 | Nitesh Ramrao Rathod | Dr. Santosh Pharande | An Economic Analysis of Modernisation in Agriculture with reference to Kolhapur District | 06-05-2022 |
| 11 | Shalaka Prakash Chavan | Dr. Santosh Pharande | रत्नागिरी जिल्ह्यातील सुतार समाजाच्या व्यावसायिक स्थलांतराचा आर्थिक व सामाजिक अभ्यास | 06-05-2022 |
| 12 | Pranali Prakash Bhosale | Dr. Santosh Pharande | खाजगी शाळा आणि शासकीय शाळेतील मध्यान्ह भोजन योजनेचा तुलनात्मक अभ्यास (विशेष संदर्भ जिल्हा : ठाणे) | 06-05-2022 |
| 13 | Pavin Laxman Andhale | Dr. Nitin D Ade | Investigating and Analysing the Cognitive and Behavioural Biases for Improving Economic Output in Small Scale Industries in Pune City | 31-05-2023 |
| 14 | Sakshi Jachak | Dr. Nitin D Ade | A Contribution of Women Workforce in Information Technology Sector towards Economic Growth with Special Reference to Pune City | 22-08-2022 |
The research specialization of the staff includes:
- Development Economics
- Agricultural Economics
- Industrial Economics
- International Economics
- Banking
- Inequality
- Local socio-economic issues
1. Guide Change Application
2. Pre submission presentation
3. Progress Report presentation Form
Admission Procedure
F.Y.B.A.
F.Y.B.A.
- The college has five divisions for F.Y.B.A., two divisions grantable basis and one is non-grant basis. For the economic subject admissions are given on merit and reservation.
- These admissions are given by the merit and reservation as per Government and SPP University Rules & Regulations.
- These admissions are given by the merit and reservation as per Government and SPP University Rules & Regulations.
- These admissions are given by the merit and reservation as per Government and SPP University Rules & Regulations.
- These admissions are given as per the rules of Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune
Activities:
- Organised an International Conference was organized on "Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s Economics & Social Thoughts and Their Contemporary Relevance".
- Jointly organised an international conference on “Innovation for Inclusive Growth, Development & Sustainability”.
- Organised a lecture on “Financial Well-being” for Teaching and administrative staff of the college.
- Article writing competition on Union Budget-2025” for the students.
- Organised guest lectures on various relevant topics of Economics.
- Every year Department organizes "ARTHTSAV" program with the help of students. There are various competitions under ARTHTSAV like Economic Rangoli, Economics Crossword, Poster Exhibition, Debate and Elocution competitions, Essay writing, Cultural program, Sport events etc.
- Wipro Manufacturing plant, Vai, Mahabaleshwar
- Sahakar Maharshi Bhausaheb Thorat, Sahkari Sakhar Kharkhana Ltd., Sangamner, Dist Ahilyanagar
Activities :
Departmental Library
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Department has own library with 500+ books. 200+ thesis and dissertations of M.Phil and PhD.