Dr. S. R. Keshava is currently a Senior Professor of Economics and Chairperson of the Department of Economics at Bangalore University. A distinguished academician, economist, and educator, he brings over 27 years of experience in higher education. With dual expertise in Economics and Management—holding M.A., M.Phil., and Ph.D. degrees in Economics, as well as an M.B.A. and an M.Phil. in Management—Dr. Keshava has devoted his career to fostering intellectual growth, advancing research, and shaping academic and policy discourse. His specializations include Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), Public