Central Department of Economics
Kritipur
Kritipur
Dr Resham Thapa is an Associate Professor at Central Department of Economics, Tribhuvan University, Nepal. He holds a PhD from the University of Hull, UK, and an MA in Economics from Tribhuvan University, Nepal. He teaches Statistics for Economics, Mathematics for Economics, Econometrics, Microeconomics, and Professional Writing modules at MA, MPhil, and PhD levels. Dr Thapa is working on research grants from the University Grants Commission (UGC), the South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics (SANDEE), and the National Priority Research Grant, Tribhuvan University. His research seamlessly connects economic theory with practical policy solutions, addressing key issues such as fiscal discipline, resource allocation, and the socio-economic effects of conservation areas. Dr Thapa has served on Nepal’s Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council and provided consultancies to various government and non-governmental organisations. He is currently interested in the institutional perspective of causal inference, ecological macroeconomics, and social-environmental systems modelling.
PhD in Economics, Hull University Business School, The University of Hull, UK
PGCert in Economics Research, Hull University Business School, The University of Hull, UK
MBA Course in Applied Econometrics, Kathmandu University School of Management, Kathmandu University, Nepal
MA Economics, Central Department of Economics, Tribhuvan University, Nepal
BA Mathematics, Prithvi Narayan Campus, Tribhuvan University, Pokhara, Nepal
Faculty (2007- Date)
Central Department of Economics, Tribhuvan University
(Teaching Mathematics for Economics, Statistics for Economics, General Equilibrium and Welfare Economics, Econometrics, and Nepalese Economics modules)
April 2024 -July 2024 : Head of the Department
Jan 2022- Date : Associate Professor (Tenured)
Jan 2012- Dec 2021 : Lecturer (Tenured)
Feb 2010- Dec 2011 : Lecturer (Contract)
Feb 2007- Jan 2009 : Lecturer (Part Time)
Visiting Faculty (2020-Date)
MPhil/PhD Program in Economics, Tribhuvan University
Leading "Microeconomics (ECON 702)" and "Research Methodology & Academic Writing (ECON 716)" modules, Previously taught Econometrics, Macroeconomics, and Public Economics; and supervising MPhil & PhD dissertations.
Hull University Business School, The University of Hull, UK
Academic Specialist (Sep 2018 to Aug 2019)
Taught: (i) Quantitative Techniques and (ii) Simulations modules for undergraduate students
Teaching Assistant (Sep 2015 to Aug 2018) Hull University Business School, The University of Hull, UK
Taught: (i) Principles of Economics; (ii) Business Environment; (iii) Operation, Supply Chain, & Business Practices (Undergraduate Level), (iv) Microeconomics and (v) Econometrics (Graduate Level)
Member Secretary (Aug 2011 - Mar 2013)
Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council
Office of the Prime Minister and Counsel of Ministers(OPMCM)
Government of Nepal
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2025 |
Sharma, S., Thapa, S., Panthi, H., & Thapa-Parajuli, R. (2025). Wage disparity in heterogeneous informal jobs: A RIF decomposition analysis (PrePrint). Under Review. |
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2025 |
Thapa-Parajuli, R., Nhemhafuki, S., Khadka, B., & Pradhananga, R. (2025). Environmental Dependence and Economic Vulnerability in Rural Nepal. Sustainability, 17(6), 2434. https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/17/6/2434 |
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2024 |
Poudel, M., Thapa-Parajuli, R., Kshetri, T., & Thapa, S. (2024). Structural Divergence in Gender Wage Gap Distribution of Nepal (PrePrint). Under Review. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4778437 |
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2024 |
Thapa-Parajuli, R., Joshi, B., Timsina, M., & Pokharel, B. (2024). From Margins to Mainstream: Uncovering Urban Informality of Street Vending in Kirtipur. Journal of Development and Administrative Studies, 32(1-2), 67-76. https://doi.org/10.3126/jodas.v32i1-2.75852 |
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2024 |
Tamang, A., & Thapa-Parajuli, R. (2024). Greenwashing and Green Purchase Behavior in Kathmandu Valley: A Moderation Analysis. SAIM Journal of Social Science and Technology, 1(1), 69-89. https://nepjol.info/index.php/sjsst/article/view/72587 |
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2023 |
Nhemhafuki, S., Kc, S., & Thapa-Parajuli, R. (2023). Consequences of Foreign Direct Investment on Inflation. Journal of Development and Administrative Studies, 31(1-2), 55-64. https://doi.org/10.3126/jodas.v31i1-2.72235 |
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2023 |
Kshetri, T., Adhikari, S. R., Thapa, S. S., & Thapa-Parajuli, R. (2023). Budget Deficit and Economic Growth in Nepal: ARDL Bound Test Analysis. Economic Journal of Nepal, 46(3-4), 23-40. https://doi.org/10.3126/ejon.v46i3-4.73399 |
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2022 |
Poudel, T. R., Aryal, P. C., Thapa-Parajuli, R., Thapa, A., Yadav, S. K., & Prakash, M. (2022). Depredation loss drives human–wildlife conflict perception in the Trans-Himalayas. Journal of Environmental Management, 311, 114763. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.114763 |
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2022 |
Kshetri, T., & Thapa-Parajuli, R. (2022). Determinants of Foreign Migration Destinations Selection in Nepali Rural Households. Journal of Development and Administrative Studies, 30(1-2), 45-52. https://doi.org/10.3126/jodas.v30i1-2.69528 |
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2021 |
Thapa-Parajuli, R., Aryal, S., Alharthi, M., & Paudel, R. C. (2021). Energy consumption, export performance and economic growth in a landlocked developing country: The case of Nepal. AIMS Energy, 9(3), 516-533. https://doi.org/10.3934/energy.2021025 |
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2020 |
Thapa-Parajuli, R., Tamrakar, A., & Timsina, M. (2020). Informality and Children’s School Performance in Nepal. Journal of Development and Administrative Studies, 28(1-2), 45-59. https://doi.org/10.3126/jodas.v28i1-2.64384 |
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2020 |
Paudel, R. C., Acharya, C., & Thapa-Parajuli, R. (2020). The role of cooperatives, remittances, and infrastructure in export performance of Nepal: ARDL approach of cointegration. Sumerianz Journal of Economics and Finance, 3(310), 151-159. https://doi.org/doi.org/10.47752/sjef.310.151.159 |
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2020 |
Bhandary, S., Shrestha, S. L., Khatiwada, R. P., Shah, D. N., Munankarmi, N. N., Banjara, M. R., . . . Tuladhar, R. (2020). Trend Analysis, Modelling and Impact Assessment of COVID-19 in Nepal. Journal of Institute of Science and Technology, 25(2), 1-8. https://doi.org/10.3126/jist.v25i2.33715 |
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2020 |
Elheddad, M., Thapa-Parajuli, R., & Alharthi, M. (2020). Foreign direct investment (FDI) and natural resources: Blessing or curse? Empirical evidence from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Journal of Reviews on Global Economics, 9(5), 232-241. https://doi.org/10.6000/1929-7092.2020.09.22 |
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2019 |
Shrestha, B. B., Shrestha, U. B., Sharma, K. P., Thapa-Parajuli, R. B., Devkota, A., & Siwakoti, M. (2019). Community perception and prioritization of invasive alien plants in Chitwan-Annapurna Landscape, Nepal. Journal of Environmental Management, 229, 38-47. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2018.06.034 |
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2018 |
Wiebe, K., Zurek, M., Lord, S., Brzezina, N., Gabrielyan, G., Libertini, J., . . . Westhoek, H. (2018). Scenario Development and Foresight Analysis: Exploring Options to Inform Choices. Annual Review of Environment and Resources, 43(Volume 43, 2018), 545-570. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-environ-102017-030109 |
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2018 |
Thapa-Parajuli, R., & Paudel, R. C. (2018). Tourism Sector Employment Elasticity in Nepal: An Analysis. Economic Journal of Nepal, 41(3-4), 1-11. https://doi.org/10.3126/ejon.v41i3-4.35926 |
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2018 |
Paudel, R. C., & Thapa-Parajuli, R. (2018). Gulliver Effect in Macroeconomic Policies of Landlocked Developing Countries: A Comparative Study. Economic Journal of Nepal, 41(1-2), 18-34. https://doi.org/10.3126/ejon.v41i1-2.35934 |
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2018 |
Thapa-Parajuli, R., Devkota, R., Bhattarai, U., & Maraseni, T. (2018). A preference-based analysis of community-level flood early warning techniques in the West Rapti River basin, Nepal. Journal of Geography & Natural Disasters, 8(3), 230. https://doi.org/10.4172/2167-0587.1000230 |
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2018 |
Khatri, U., Thapa-Parajuli, R. B., & Paudel, U. (2018). Willingness to Pay for Water Hyacinth Control in Nepal. American Journal of Environmental Sciences, 14(5). https://doi.org/10.3844/ajessp.2018.226.233 |
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2016 |
Siwakoti, M., Shrestha, B. B., Devkota, A., & Sharma, K. P. (2016). Assessment of the effects of climate change on the distribution of invasive alien plant species in Nepal. |
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2015 |
Thapa-Parajuli, R. B., & Devkota, N. (2015). Impact of Climate Change on Wheat Production in Nepal. Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, 9(2), 1-14. https://doi.org/10.9734/AJAEES/2016/22555 |
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2015 |
Parajuli, R. B. T. (2015). Determinants of Informal Employment and Wage Differential in Nepal. Journal of Development and Administrative Studies, 22(1-2), 37-50. https://doi.org/10.3126/jodas.v22i1-2.13463 |
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2015 |
K C, A., & Thapa Parajuli, R. B. (2015). Climate Change and Its Impact on Tourism in the Manaslu Conservation Area, Nepal. Tourism Planning & Development, 12(2), 225-237. https://doi.org/10.1080/21568316.2014.933122 |
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2015 |
Aryal, P., Bhuju, D. R., Thapa-Parajuli, R. B., & Meiners, S. J. (2015). Economic and ecological comparison of organic and non-organic farming: a case of green economy in Nepal. International Journal of Green Economics, 9(3-4), 226-241. https://doi.org/10.1504/ijge.2015.075194 |
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2014 |
Bhuju, D. R., Thapa-Parajuli, R. B., Sharma, P., & Aryal, P. (2014). Nepal's green economy initiative and framework proposed. Nepal Journal of Environmental Science, 2(0), 15-25. https://doi.org/10.3126/njes.v2i0.22737 |
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2014 |
K. C, A., & Thapa Parajuli, R. B. (2014). Tourism and its impact on livelihood in Manaslu conservation area, Nepal. Environment, Development and Sustainability, 16(5), 1053-1063. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10668-013-9512-7 |
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2013 |
Thapa-Parajuli, R. (2013). Consumed but not Invested: An Inquiry into ‘Remittance-Growth’Nexus in Nepal. Pandey, NN & Delinic, T.(eds), 135-150. |
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2012 |
Thapa-Parajuli, R., & Timsina, M. (2012). Sources of Growth in Nepal: An Analysis of Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Sectors. Journal Economic Literature, 10, 65-72. |
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2011 |
Thapa-Parajuli, R. (2011). Public Spending and Outcomes in School Education Attainment: Does Governance Matter? The Journal of Development and Administration Studies, 20(1). |
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2011 |
Thapa, R. B., & Neupane, S. (2011). Does Prevailing Natural Resource Pool Nearby Matter? A Case Study on Determinants of Participation on Yarshagumba Collection in Dolpa, Nepal. Economic Journal of Nepal, 31(4), 222-234. https://www.nepjol.info/index.php/EJON/article/view/5008 |
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2009 |
Thapa-Parajuli, R., & Neupane, S. (2009). Demand for Health Institution Delivery in Nepal: A Case Study of Kanchanpur District, Nepal. The Economic Journal of Nepal, 32(4), 250-261. |
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2008 |
Thapa, R. (2008). Determinants of Money Supply in Nepal. Economic Journal of Nepal, 31(2), 96-105. https://doi.org/10.3126/ejon.v31i2.74375 |