Pritish Bhattacharya

Research Interest
Multilateralism, Industrial Policy, Consumer Behaviour

Mr Bhattacharya is Senior Research Officer in the Regional Economic Studies Programme. His work focusses on ASEAN’s development initiatives in the areas of trade, investment and services. His recent publications assess the impact of diverse public policies in the region, including those related to multilateral trade agreements, fiscal policy stabilisation and post-pandemic growth strategies. Since joining ISEAS in 2017, Mr Bhattacharya has also been the Associate Editor of the Journal of Southeast Asian Economies (JSEAE). He has a Master’s Degree in Applied Economics from the National University of Singapore and a Bachelors (Hons) Degree in Economics from the University of Delhi, India.

 

Selected Publications

• Perspective: ‘Malaysia’s Oil and Gas Sector: Constant Expectations despite Diminishing Returns’ (with Francis E. Hutchinson), ISEAS, 2022
• Book Review: ‘China and the WTO – Why Multilateralism Still Matters’, Asia Pacific Business Review, 2022
• Edited Volume: ‘The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership: Implications for Southeast Asia’ (with Cassey Lee), ISEAS, 2021
• Commentary: ‘The COVID-19 Crisis Has Put Luxury Brands in a Fix’, Channel NewsAsia, 2020
• Perspective: ‘Singapore-Malaysia Economic Relations: Deep Interdependence’ (with Francis E. Hutchinson), ISEAS, 2019
• Commentary: ‘Digital Tech to Help ASEAN Unlock up to $627bn in Productivity’, Nikkei Asian Review, 2018
• Book Chapter: ‘Young Adult Luxury Consumers’ in ‘The Essence of Luxury – An Asian Perspective’, LVMH – Singapore Management University, 2017