V K Ramachandran

V. K. Ramachandran
CitizenshipIndian
OccupationsEconomist, academic, policy adviser
Known forAgrarian studies; rural development research; state economic planning
Academic work
DisciplineDevelopment economics
Sub-disciplineAgrarian studies, rural development, labour economics
InstitutionsIndian Statistical Institute (Bangalore Centre)
Kerala State Planning Board
Notable worksWage Labour and Unfreedom in Agriculture: An Indian Case Study

V. K. Ramachandran is an Indian economist known for his contributions to development economics, agrarian studies, and rural development in India. He is a former Professor at the Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore Centre, and is serving as the Vice Chairperson of the Kerala State Planning Board since 2016. He is also associated with the Foundation for Agrarian Studies and serves as Editor of the peer-reviewed journal Review of Agrarian Studies.