Dr. Adhikari is an Assistant Professor at Central Department of Economics, Tribhuvan University.  He holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Informal Economy, which he completed under the University Grants Commission Fellowship. Additionally, he earned his Master in Philosophy (MPhil) from Tribhuvan University. Dr. Adhikari's research focuses primarily on informal economy and labour economics. He has actively contributed to the academic community, presenting his research at various conferences, seminars, and workshops. His works have been published in numerous journals, and he has also served as a reviewer for several academic publications, further establishing his expertise in these fields. In recognition of his expertise, He has been appointed as a Research Advisory Panelist for South Asia in the Global Labour Program-Platform for Organization by Workers for Empowerment and Reorganization (GLP-POWER), a project developed by USAID for the period of 2022-2026. He is also a certified trainer by the International Trade Centre (ITC) on its Market Analysis Tools, including the Trade Map and Market Access Map. He is an active member of both the Nepal Economics Association and the Nepal Health Economics Association, holding a life membership in both organizations. With a strong commitment to advancing the understanding of informal economies and labour markets, Dr. Adhikari continues to make significant contributions to the field through his research, teaching, and collaborations.

PhD in Economics related to Contribution of Informal Economy to Poverty Reduction in Urban Nepal (Tribhuvan University, Nepal, in 2023)

M. Phil in Economics, Tribhuvan University, Nepal, in 2012

M. A. in Economics, Tribhuvan University, Nepal, in 2000

Central Department of Economics, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur

• Teaching International Economics, Mathematical Methods, Statistical Methods and Mathematical Economics in Master Level Students
• Supervising thesis for M.Phil. and Master level students.
• Member of research project management committee in department.
• Member of Education Management Information System (EMIS) committee in department.
• Involve in research activities in department
• Develop an annual plan and calendar of academic activities in support of the department's academic plan
• Knowledge in course design/development of interactive content
• Served as an editor for Economic Journal of Nepal.

Programme Coordinator, Public Policy, Governance and Anti-Corruption Studies, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur

• Collaborate with multiple departments, research centers, institutes and Deans to ensure that the educational and training program is comprehensive, current and accessible. 
• Work collaboratively with Government Department, Local Government, commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA)
• Undertake a departments-wide inventory and analysis of the competencies necessary for departmental.

Articles

• Adhikari, D. B., & Kharel, S. (2025). Determinants of Poverty in Informal Economy of Nepal: Evidence form the FGT Poverty Index. Nepal Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, 8(1), 41–52. https://doi.org/10.3126/njmr.v8i1.75669
• Adhikari, D. B. (2024). Export Promotion Status of Nepal: An Evidence from Neither Crushed nor Ground Cardamom. Indian Journal of Economics and Financial Issues, Vol. 5 (2), pp. 159-173.
• Nepal, P., Adhikari, D. B. & Nepal, P. (2024). The Impact of News Type and Recency on Investment Decision in Nepal. Indian Journal of Applied Economics and Business. 6(2), 147-178.
• Bista, S., Adhikari, D. B., & Dhakal, K. (2024). Empirical Evidence on Status of Street Vendors in Nepal amid COVID-19: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach. Quest Journal of Management and Social Sciences, 6(2), 215-230.
• Adhikari, D. B. (2023). Book Review: The Informal Economy: Exploring Drivers and Practices. Economic Journal of Nepal, 46(3-4), 84-86.
• Adhikari, D. B. (2021). Planning Guideline for Three Tires Government of Nepal. Theoretical Economics Letters, 11(3), 558-571.  10.4236/tel.2021.113037  
• Gupta, P., Mahapatra, S. K., Devkota, N., Adhikari, D. B., & Paudel, U. R. (2022). Determinants of Informal Workers’ Readiness to Transition towards Formal Economy: Empirical Evidence from Nepal. Journal of Development and Administrative Studies, 30(1-2), 33-44.
• Adhikari, D. B., Gupta, P., Devkota, N., Paudel, U. R., &Parajuli, S. (2021). Challenges in transformation of informal business sector towards formal business sector in Nepal: Evidence from descriptive cross-sectional study. Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, 95-106.10.9734/ajaees/2021/v39i230534
• Adhikari, D. B., Shakya, B., Devkota, N., Karki, D., Bhandari, U., Parajuli, S., &Paudel, U. R. (2021). Financial hurdles in small business enterprises in Kathmandu Valley. Modern Economy, 12(6), 1105-1118.  10.4236/me.2021.126058
• Devkota, N., Adhikari, B., Paudel, U. R., Adhikari, D.B., Parajuli, S., & Adhikari, K. (2021). Status of Nepalese Education Institution on Technical Adaption in COVID-19 Pandemic: An Index Based Analysis. South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics, 7-19.  10.9734/sajsse/2021/v10i430269
• Kharel, K. R., &Adhikari, D. B. (2021). Economic Impact of Government Expenditure on Economic Growth of Nepal. Interdisciplinary Journal of Management and Social Sciences, 2(2), 50-58.  https://doi.org/10.3126/ijmss.v2i2.42601
• Bhandari, U., Jaisi, T.,Devkota, N., Karki, D., Adhikari, D. B., Paudel, U. R., & Parajuli, S. (2021). Retail Loan Under Interest Rate Fluctuation In Nepal: Costumers’interest, Challenges And Managerial Solutions. Journal of Asian Business Strategy, 11(1), 46-54. 10.18488/journal.1006.2021.111.46.54 
• Kharel, K. R., Adhikari, D. B., & Khadka, R. B. (2021). Assessing the Effectiveness of Foreign AID and Its Mobilization in Nepal. Janapriya Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, 10(01), 51-64.https://doi.org/10.3126/jjis.v10i01.42585
• Devkota, N., Budhathoki, A., Paudel, U. R., Adhikari, D. B., Bhandari, U., &Parajuli, S. (2021). Online Trading Effectiveness in Nepal Share Market: Investors Awareness, Challenges and Managerial Solution. Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting, 90-98.10.9734/ajeba/2021/v21i530385
• Kharel, K. R., Upadhyay, Y. M., & Adhikari, D. B. (2021). Trade Liberalization in Nepal: Analysis of Its Impact. Butwal Campus Journal, 4(1-2), 25-36.https://doi.org/10.3126/bcj.v4i1-2.44983
• Adhikari, D. B. (2020). Factors Influencing the Income of Urban Informal Workers: Evidence from Nepal. Economic Journal of Development Issues, 13-24.  https://doi.org/10.3126/ejdi.v30i1-2.46040
• Sharma, B. P., & Adhikari, D. B. (2020). Informal Economy and Poverty Dynamics: A Review. Sciences, 2(1), 168-180. https://doi.org/10.3126/qjmss.v2i1.29028
• Adhikari, D. B., & Aryal, G. N. (2020). Role of Private School for Income and Employment Generation in Nepal. PatanPragya, 7(1), 1-9.https://doi.org/10.3126/pragya.v7i1.34705
• Kharel, K. R., & Adhikari, D. B. (2020). A Competitive Perspective of Sustainable Coffee Production Practices. Quest, 2(2).https://doi.org/10.3126/qjmss.v3i1.37600
• Adhikari, D. B. (2019). Informal Economy and poverty in Urban Nepal. The Economic Journal of Nepal, vol. 41, Central Department of Economics. (2019). https://doi.org/10.3126/ejon.v41i3-4.35927
• Adhikari, D. B. & Aryal, G. (2019). Factors Determining Performance of Institutional Schools in Chitwan, Nepal. Economic Journal of Development Issues, 25(1-2), 1-11. https://doi.org/10.3126/ejdi.v25i1-2.25079
• Adhikari, D. B. (2018). Informal Street Food Trade: A Source of Income Generation in Urban Nepal. Economic Journal of Development Issues, 23(1-2), 1-17. https://doi.org/10.3126/ejdi.v23i1-2.19062
• Adhikari, D. B. & Shrestha, J. (2015). Economic impact of microfinance in Nepal: a case study of the Manamaiju Village Development Committee, Kathmandu. Economic Journal of Development Issues, 15(1-2), 36-49. https://doi.org/10.3126/ejdi.v15i1-2.11861
• Adhikari, D. B.(2012). Income generation in informal sector: A case study of the street vendors of Kathmandu Metropolitan City. Economic Journal of Development Issues, 13, 1-14. https://doi.org/10.3126/ejdi.v13i0.7193

Book

• Financial and Strategic Evaluations in Provincial and Local Entities: Revenue, Spending, and Priority Setting in Nepal. Advance Saraswati Publication, 2025.
• स्थानीय तह आवधिक योजना निर्माण प्रक्रिया: क्षेत्रगत विकासमा आधारित दृष्टिकोण र अभ्यास. Advance Saraswati Publication, 2025.
• Macroeconomics for Business (English Medium) Advance Saraswati Publication, 2021- BBS Second Year, TU
• Macroeconomics for Business (Nepali Medium) Advance Saraswati Publication, 2021- BBS Second Year, TU
• Microeconomics for Business (English Medium), Advance Saraswati Publication, 2019 - BBS First Year, TU
• Microeconomics for Business (Nepali Medium), Advance Saraswati Publication, 2019- BBS First Year, TU
• Business Economics I (English Medium) Advance Saraswati Publication, 2021- BBS, First Semester, Far Western University- BBS
• Business Economics I (Nepali Medium) Advance Saraswati Publication, 2021- BBS, First Semester, Far Western University.
• Business Economics I, ABC Publication, Nepal, 2017
• Business Economics I, Bench Mark Publication, Nepal, 2013
• Business Economics II, Bench Mark Publication, Nepal, 2014