Dr. Sharmistha Self; Associate Professor; Ph.D., Southern Illinois University
Research Interests: Development Economics with focus on Asia, Gender, Health Economics, Education Economics, and Labor Economics
Recent Publications:
Self, S., Grabowski, R. (2012). Female Autonomy and Health Care in Developing Countries: A Closer Look at Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Review of Development Economics, 16(1), 185-198.
Self, S., Richard, G. (2012). Opportunities for Women and Islam: Variation Upon Variation. Applied Economics, 44(1), 64-79.
Self, S. (2011). Market and Non-Market Child Labor in Rural India: Role of Mother’s Labor Force Participation. Oxford Development Studies, 39(3), 315-338.
Self, S. (2011). Role of the Information Age in Making Voices heard in MENA countries: A Note. Empirical Economics Letters, 10(8), 801-808.
Self, S., Grabowski, R (2011). Is there Gender Bias in Participation in Early Childhood Education Programs in Developing Countries? Role of Mother’s Education. Journal of International Development, 2011, 23(7), pp. 909-925.
Self, S., Grabowski, R. Mother’s Autonomy: Impact on Children’s Healthcare and Gender Bias in Healthcare in India. Applied Economics, forthcoming.
Course Information:
ECO 155: Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 590: Senior Research Seminar
Email: sself@missouristate.edu
Office Phone: (417) 836-5740
Office: Strong 369