DU alumnus Swati Dhingra reappointed to Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee; here's all about her

The Bank of England on Monday reappointed Indian economist Dr. Swati Dhingra to its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) until 2028. Her renewed tenure comes as an extension of her initial appointment on May 12, 2022, and she will now hold the position until August 8, 2028.

An alumnus of Delhi University, Dhingra is a prominent voice in shaping the economic landscape of the United Kingdom.

As an Associate Professor of Economics at the London School of Economics (LSE) and a respected academic figure, her expertise and research have earned her significant recognition in both national and international circles.

DU, LSE & More: Educational background

Dhingra’s academic journey is a testament to her dedication to economics.

She graduated from the University of Delhi and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, later completing a post-doctoral fellowship at Princeton University.

With a focus on economic policy and trade, she has become a leading authority on economic modelling and its impact on national and global economies.

At LSE, Dhingra is an Associate of the Centre for Economic Performance, and her leadership extends beyond the university. She serves as the Director of The Royal Mint Museum and is a key member of the Steering Group for the UK’s Economy 2030 Inquiry.

Her contributions to economic diplomacy and trade policy are also noteworthy, as she has been involved with the UK’s Trade Modelling Review Expert Panel and LSE’s Economic Diplomacy Commission.

Dhingra’s research has been instrumental in advancing the understanding of economic behaviour and policy.

Acclaim and honours

Funded by prestigious institutions such as the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), the European Research Council (ERC), and the International Growth Centre (IGC), her work has received widespread acclaim.

In 2019, she was honoured with the Office for National Statistics’ (ONS) Research Excellence People’s Choice Award.

Among her other honours are;

• ESRC CEP Co-I, Programme Director, Green Transition, £10mn (2025-2030)
• LSE R&I Fund, BA/Leverhulme Small Grant, IGC, with M Jain and L Singh, £20k each (2024-)
• CITP Innovation Fund, with S Bhalotia and S Piton, £20k (2024-)
• Norwegian Science Foundation Grant for Brexit and Services Trade, £80k (2022-)
• ERC Starting Grant, BIGlobal: Market Power and Firm Growth in the Global Economy, €1.3mn (2017-)
• UKRI, Real-time Economic Effects of Covid-19 in UK, with J De Lyon, £199k (2020-)
• IGC-India Informality and Labour Market Risk, with S Machin, £20k (2020-)
• ONS Research Excellence People’s Choice Award for Trade and Worker Deskilling (2019)
• ESRC Brexit Priority Grant, £300k (2017-)

Her influence extends to professional bodies as well, having been elected to the Council of the Royal Economic Society in 2021.

Additionally, Dhingra holds editorial positions with leading academic journals, including the Journal of International Economics and the Review of Economic Studies, further cementing her status as a leading scholar in economics.

Dr. Dhingra’s reappointment to the Bank of England’s MPC underscores the growing recognition of her contributions to economic policy.

As she continues to shape UK monetary policy, her academic rigour and diverse roles ensure her voice will remain a crucial element in steering the country’s economic future.