M.A., M. Phil, Ph.D 

Dr. Mahal's research uses economic analyses to influence public health policy in developing countries. He is especially interested in policy issues related to the HIV/AIDS epidemic, resource allocation in the health sector, ageing, human resources and decentralization and empowerment.

His current and ongoing work encompasses a wide range of topics, including: (a) the growth of the medical education sector in India, and migration among India's medical graduates; (b) Diffusion of modern medical technology in India and other developing countries; (c) the distribution of public sector health subsidies in India; (d) health and support systems for the Indian elderly; (e) economic analysis of injecting drug use behavior; and (e) the impact of HIV/AIDS in Botswana and Nigeria.