Dr. Shivani Mohan

Assistant Professor of Economics

Email: shivanimohan@cnlu.ac.in drafts

About

Dr. Shivani Mohan serves as an Assistant Professor of Economics (Selection Grade) at Chanakya National Law University, Patna. With an interdisciplinary academic background in law and economics, she holds a Ph.D. in Social Science with Law, Masters in Arts (Economics). She brings over eighteen years of teaching and research experiences at the undergraduate level, where she delivers core economics courses and interdisciplinary electives to LL.B. students, fostering practical application of economic principles to legal contexts.

Dr. Mohan has strong publication record, featuring research articles in Scopus-indexed journals and UGC CARE-listed journals. She has also authored the book ‘Economic Offences in India: Impact Analysis”, published by a Satyam Law International Publications. Her scholarship focuses on empirical analysis of regulatory enforcement and inclusive policy frameworks, particularly Bihar-specific studies on access to justice, equality and gender empowerment.

As Head of the Centre for Law and Economics at Chanakya National Law University, Patna, Dr. Shivani Mohan has organized national seminars, conferences, guest lectures, elective courses, and national essay competitions exploring the interface of law and economics. While presently serving as Chairperson of the CNLU Alumni Committee, Dr. Mohan organised the Alumni Meet in 2024 and spearheaded several alumni engagement initiatives including workshops, alumni lecture series, and other programmes. As a member of the Proctorial Board, she actively oversees student discipline and conduct, ensuring a conducive academic environment. Besides these responsibilities, she serves as a member of the Anti-Ragging Committee, Chairperson of the Scholarship Committee, Chairperson, RJC where she contributes to student and university affairs. She has presented several research papers at national and international conferences. As a resource person, she has delivered guest lectures at UGC-HRDC programmes and several government organisations, significantly contributing to academic development and faculty capacity building. Her dedicated teaching contributions earned her the Best Teacher Award, Department of Social Sciences, by the University on August 15, 2025.

She can be reached at shivanimohan@cnlu.ac.in, with her full research profile available via ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-7223-5573

Qualification

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Teaching / Research Experience

15 Years of teaching experience as Assistant Professor of Economics at Chanakya National Law University, Patna. Has been teaching the following courses to the B.A., LL.B (Hons.) and B.B.A., LL. B. (Hons.) students of Chanakya National Law University:

Micro Economics
Macro Economics
Managerial Economics
Business Environment
Money Banking and Public Finance

Modules to L.L.M. students of Chanakya National Law University:

Economic Analysis of Law
Fiscal Federalism

Area of Interest

In addition to the aforesaid courses that she is currently teaching, International Economics, Economic Thought, Fiscal Federalism and Money Banking and Public Finance, Health Economics and other areas of Law and Economics are of her interest.

Publications

Co-authored an article titled “Economic Analysis of Liquor Prohibition in Bihar on the Efficiency Criteria” in GNLU Journal of Law and Economics, Vol IV (1)2021.
Authored one chapter titled “The Microeconomic Analysis of Law” in the book “Economic Analysis of Law” published by Thomson Reuters South Asia Private Limited (2021), Gurgaon ISBN 978-93-91340-17-9
Co-authored an article titled “Relevance of Health Economics, Law & Policy for Economic Growth” in CNLU LJ (9) 2020-21.
Co-authored an article titled “The Exodus of Labours during Pandemic: An Overview” Jharkhand Journal of Development and Management Studies” Vol. 19, No. 1 (January-March, 2021) issue.
Co-authored an article titled “Economic Implications of White-Collar Crimes in India” in the Journal Indian Bar Review, Vol 47 (1) 2020.
Authored one chapter titled “Money Laundering: A Challenging Economic Offence and need for Adequate Preventive Measures” in the book “Combating Corruption, Black Money and Money Laundering: Issues and Challenges Ahead” published by Satyam Law International (2018) ISBN-13:9789382823896.
Authored a book titled “Economic Offences in India: Impact Analysis” published by Satyam Law International Publication, (October, 2017). ISBN-13: 978-9382823827.
Co-authored an article titled “Ensuring Happiness for the Greatest Number through Sanitation and Human Dignity: An Analysis of Swachh Bharat Mission” published in the seminar proceedings on Maximum Happiness for the Greatest Number –the motto of the Government policies-in depth analysis, page 8-18 ISBN No. 978-81-7730-349-0 in 2016 by Chotanagpur Law College, Ranchi.
Co-authored an article titled “Black Money Act, 2015 and the Menace of Parallel Economy in India: An Assessment” VOL 2, NUSRL JLP (2015) ISSN 2349-9982.
Authored an article titled “Empowering through Open Access to Legal Information” 1 NUSRL JLP 148-156 (2014) ISSN 2349-9982.
Co-authored an article titled “Economic Liberalization and FDI: An Overview in Indian Context” published in N. Hema Lata, Shyam Lata Jaya et al (ed.), Indian Economy: Development Prospects and Perspectives (Bharti Publications, New Delhi, ISBN 978-93-81212-77-6)
Co-authored an article titled “Foreign Direct Investment in India: An Overview” for the edited book Financial Crisis and Indian Economy published by S.K. Book Agency, New Delhi, ISBN: 978-93-8315-840-9.
Co-authored an article titled “Economic Inequality, Poverty and Food Security in the World” in an edited book to be published by Discovery Publishing House Pvt. Ltd.
Co-authored an article “Dharma Intervention Model for Developing Ethical Leadership” published in PURUSHARTHA (A Journal of Holistic Approach to Management) ISSN 0975-024X

Conference / Seminar / Workshop

Participated and presented the paper titled “Economic Analysis of Defensive Medicine and Medical Malpractices in India” in International Conference on “Law and Economics” held by Tamil Nadu National Law University in association with Indian Association of Law and Economics from November 25-28, 2021.
Participated and presented the paper titled “Challenges in Achieving Law and Economics Movement in India: An Analysis” in a two-day National Seminar on Law and Economics from 3-4 February, 2020 at National Law Institute University, Bhopal.
Attended and discussed the paper titled “Significance of Socio-Legal Research Writings in Present Era” in a one-day International Participatory Workshop on “India-UK Socio- Legal Research Writing” organised by Chanakya National Law University on 1st October 2019.
Participated and presented the paper on “Securing Sustainable Urban Development for India: A study from the viewpoint of Sociological School of Law” in a two-day National Seminar on Urban Sustainable Development organised by University Department of Sociology, Ranchi University, Ranchi on 27-28 September, 2019.
Participated in a State level Consultation on “Engagement with State Ministers on Effectively Combating Human Trafficking: Focusing on Solution and Best Practices in Bihar” organised by CRC, Chanakya National Law University, Patna on 4th September, 2019.
Participated in a State Level Consultation on “Strengthening Legal and Institutional Mechanism to End Child Marriages” organised by Chanakya National Law University, Patna on 10th August, 2019.
Participated in “Two Day Advance Regional Workshop on Biodiversity Law and Access and Benefit Sharing” organised by United Nations Development Programme in collaboration with Chanakya National Law University, Patna on 5th and 6th July, 2019.
Attended three days’ workshop on ‘Goods and Service Tax’ organised by Chanakya National Law University Patna, from 12th to 14th March 2019.
Participated in a symposium on Ganga Rejuvenation Programme: Namami Gange at Chanakya National Law University on 15th February 2019.
Participated in the workshop on Deconstructing the Black Box in the Policy Space organised by Chanakya National Law University, Patna from 21th January 2019 to 25th January 2019.
Participated and presented paper titled ‘Economic Analysis of Sexual Harassment’ in one day National Seminar on “Better and Fair Environment for Women at Work Place” organised by Chanakya National Law University, Patna on 20th January 2019.
Chaired one session in the National Seminar on ‘Better and Fair Environment for Women at Workplace’ organised by Chanakya National Law University, Patna on 20th January 2019.
Chaired one session in the National Seminar on ‘Law and Environment Protection: Issues and Challenges’ organised by Chanakya National Law University, Patna on 19th January 2019.
Participated in the Dissemination workshop of “Ending Violence in Childhood: Global Report 2017” organised by Child Rights Centre, Chanakya National Law University, Patna on 9th January 2019.
Participated and presented a paper titled “IPR Infringements: A global Network of Economic Intimidation “in one day national seminar on ‘’Intellectual Property Rights: Emerging Issues and Challenges organised by Chanakya National Law University, Patna on 23rd Sep 2018.
Invited as resource person in national seminar on ‘Feminine Jurisprudence Gender Bias Laws in India’ organised by Chanakya National Law University, Patna on 29th September 2018.
Participated and presented a paper titled “Economic Rights, Economic Justice and the Position of Dalits in India” in Four Day International Seminar on “Aspirations and Challenges of New Generation Dalits in the light of Dr. Ambedkar Perspectives” sponsored by Indian Council of Social Sciences Research (ICSSR), New Delhi and Patna University from 5th April to 8th April, 2017.
Participated in one day training programme on Human Rights Organisation by Chanakya National Law University, Patna on 18th March 2017.
Guided as the faculty adviser of the team that participated in “The RBI Policy Challenge” and was adjudged best entry from the region that qualified for the Zonal Round of the competition held by RBI, Kolkata on January 31, 2017.
Participated and presented a paper on Impact of Globalization on Indian Economy- Benefits and Challenges Ahead in 69th All India Commerce Conference organised by Faculty of Commerce, University of Lucknow on 11-13 November, 2016
Participated and presented a paper in the National Seminar on “Maximum Happiness for the Greatest Number – the Motto of the Government Policies- In Depth Analysis” organised by Chotanagpur Law College, Ranchi on 19th November, 2016.
Participated in UGC sponsored Workshop on “Research Methodology and Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS)” jointly organised by NIFT, Patna and Chanakya National Law University, Patna on 7-8 November, 2015.
Participated in the two days UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Law and Economics: Banking Competition and Efficiency” organized by Chanakya National Law University on 7th and 8th December 2013.
Participated in the “One Day Training Programme on Women Rights” organized by Chanakya National Law University in association with the National Human Rights Commission, New Delhi on 1st December 2013.
Participated in the UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Ever Greening of Patents (Patents v. Patients)” organised by Chanakya National Law University, Patna on 10th May 2013.
Participated in two-day National Seminar on “Economic Reforms, Economic Liberalisation and FDI”, organised by National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi on 9th and 10th February 2013.
Attended one day “Anti-Trafficking & Bonded Labour Legal Workshop” organised by Justice Ventures International in collaboration with Chanakya National Law University on 29th September 2012.
Participated in the Regional Conference on “Good Rural Governance and Citizen Participation” organised jointly by the Legal Aid Clinic of Chanakya National Law University, Patna; Jindal Global Law School, Sonipat and Institute of Rural Research and Development, Gurgaon on 19th November 2011.
Participated in One-day National Seminar on “Corruption in High Places: It’s Social, Political and Legal Implications on the Economic Growth of Country” organised by National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi on 15th March, 2011.

Capacity Building Training Programmes

Successfully completed the SWAYAM ARPIT course for Career Advancement Scheme (CAS) promotion, Refresher Course in Economics from 1st Dec 2020 to 31st March 2021 with A Grade.
Participated and obtained Grade ‘A’ in the UGC-Sponsored Special Winter School Programme organised by the UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, Patna University, Patna, from 22th February, 2019 to 14th March, 2019.
Participated and obtained Grade ‘A’ in the UGC-Sponsored Refresher Course In “Commerce, Economics & Management” organised by the UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, Ranchi University, Ranchi, from 16th June, 2017 to 6th July, 2017.
Participated and obtained Grade ‘A’ in the UGC-Sponsored Special Winter School Programme organised by the UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, Ranchi University, Ranchi, from 5th January, 2016 to 25th January, 2016.
Participated and obtained Grade ‘A’ in the UGC-Sponsored Refresher Course In “Information Technology” organised by the UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, Ranchi University, Ranchi, from 3rd January, 2015 to 23rd January, 2015.
Successfully completed and obtained Grade ‘A’ in the “Orientation Course” organised by the U.G.C. Academic Staff College, Patna University, Patna from 8th November to 5th December, 2014.
Actively participated and successfully completed the Ten Days “Refresher Course on E-Content Development & Delivery” organised by Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad from 24th June to 3rd July, 2008.
Successfully participated in ‘GNLU Academy on Law and Economics’ organized by the GNLU Centre for Law and Economics from 25th August to 30th August 2020.
Participated in a two‐ week Online Faculty Development Programme on “ICT Tools for Teaching, Learning Process and Institute” jointly organized by Electronics and ICT Academies held from 10th ‐ 21st August, 2020 under the “Scheme of financial assistance for setting up of Electronics and ICT Academies” of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India.
Successfully completed the Short-Term Course in “E-contents/MOOCs Development & Delivery” conducted by the Centre for Professional Development in Higher Education (CPDHE), UGC-HRDC, University of Delhi during May 15, 2020 to May 17, 2020.
Participated in the AICTE approved “Faculty Development Programme on Stress of Life: Causes and Prevention” organised by Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Allahabad from 8th to 12th June 2009.

Visiting Faculty/Guest Lectures/Keynote Address

Delivered a lecture as a Resource Person during the Refresher Course in Commerce & Management organised by HRDC, Ranch University from 5/9/21 to 18/9/21.
Chaired one session in International Conference on Law, Economics, and Public Policy (ICLEPP), organized by GNLU Centre for Law and Economics in March 2022
Chaired one session in GNLU International Conference on Economic analysis of Law and Governance organized by Gujarat National Law University through its Centre for Law and Economics in March 2021.
Chaired one session in the National Conference on ‘Reach for Gold: Intellectual Property and Sports’ organised by Chanakya National Law University on 19th April 2019.
Chaired one session and presented paper on ‘International Trade in the 21 st Century and the Quest for a Robust Cross-Border Insolvency Law: A Study from the Perspective of Law and Economics in a National Seminar on ‘Insolvency and Bankruptcy code 2016’ organised by Chanakya National Law University, Patna on 13th April 2019.
Chaired one session in the National Seminar on ‘Better and Fair Environment for Women at Workplace’ organised by Chanakya National Law University, Patna on 20th January 2019.
Chaired one session in the National Seminar on ‘Law and Environment Protection: Issues and Challenges’ organised by Chanakya National Law University, Patna on 19th January 2019.
Invited as resource person in national seminar on ‘Feminine Jurisprudence Gender Bias Laws in India’ organised by Chanakya National Law University, Patna on 29th September 2018.

Other Accomplishments

Received Fourth Best Paper Award, at the GNLU, International Conference on Economic Analysis of Law and Governance organised by GNLU from 18th – 21st March 2021.
Guided as the faculty adviser of the team that participated in “The RBI Policy Challenge” and was adjudged best entry from the region that qualified for the Zonal Round of the competition held by RBI, Kolkata on January 31, 2017.