Feler Bose
| Grant Category: | Fulbright Specialist Program |
| Project Title: | Global Insights: Law, Economics, and Culture |
| Field of Study: | Economics |
| Home Institution: | Indiana University, East, Richmond, IN |
| Host Institution: | Rajagiri School of Business, Kochi, Kerala |
| Grant Start Month: | June 2025 |
| Duration of Grant: | 14 days |
Brief Bio:
Dr. Feler Bose is an economics and finance professor at Indiana University East. His undergraduate studies culminated in degrees in engineering physics and chemistry from Hope College, Michigan. He then completed his MS in mechanical engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia. He worked for a few years in the paper industry before realizing his interests were not in engineering. He returned to school and received his PhD in economics from George Mason University, Virginia.
Dr. Bose’s research is multifaceted, encompassing applied microeconomics, political economy, law and economics, and the economics of religion. His current investigations delve into the impact of legislative structures on power dynamics, the significance of culture in societal development, and the opportunity cost associated with sexual freedom. His scholarly contributions extend beyond the academia. He has numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals and has authored book chapters, law briefs, a book, and regulatory analyses. He has also presented his research at several national and international outlets, addressing a diverse audience of both professionals and lay people. He is a member of various professional organizations, and his outstanding contributions to teaching and research have earned him multiple awards at his university.