Arunava Bandyopadhyay

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

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Total Citations

275

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About

Arunava Bandyopadhyay is a leading researcher in environmental and energy economics, with a focus on the complex interplay between technological adoption, economic globalization, and environmental sustainability. His work critically examines how renewable energy, digital infrastructure, and foreign investment shape carbon emissions trajectories. In his highly influential 2022 study, which has garnered 275 citations, Bandyopadhyay employed a novel method of moments quantile analysis to reveal that the environmental effects of internet use and foreign direct investment are not uniform, but vary significantly across different levels of pollution. This nuanced finding challenges one-size-fits-all policy approaches and provides a sophisticated framework for understanding sustainable development. His research is widely recognized for its methodological rigor and policy relevance, making him a key voice in debates on green growth and digitalization. Bandyopadhyay’s work continues to inform how emerging economies can leverage technology and investment without compromising their environmental goals.