Research
Publications

Papers, ideas & public voice

Peer-reviewed and working papers, conference presentations and writing in the national press. Where the research ends up once the fieldwork is done.

Featured working paper · arXiv 2602.00138

Regulatory Migration to Europe: ICO Reallocation Following U.S. Securities Enforcement

Cross border regulatory spillovers in crypto asset markets after the SEC's 2017 DAO Report. A global ICO dataset covering 2014 to 2021 and region month panel regressions document a substantial reallocation of activity toward Europe after 2017.

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Krishna Sharma
Hoover Institution, Stanford University
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Khemraj Bhatt
First Citizen Bank, NC
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Indra Giri
Sankhya Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Nepal
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Featured report · Sankhya AI

The Adoption Paradox

How Kathmandu's professionals use AI faster than they understand it, and faster than anyone is governing it

A cross-sector study of AI awareness, adoption, trust and governance readiness across eight sectors in Kathmandu, based on 334 face to face interviews with working professionals.

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Working & research papers
  • Two Faces of FDI in India

    Panel data analysis of FDI's dual impact on economic growth and environmental degradation, arguing for a sustainable FDI policy.

    Panel dataStata · R
  • Factors Affecting Internal Labour Migration in India

    Master's dissertation · South Asian University · Unemployment, urban facilities and education identified as key migration drivers (NSSO 64th Round).

    Logistic regressionStata
Conference papers
  • Awareness & Use of AI Among Professionals in Nepal

    4th National Economist Conference · Rastriya Arthik Sarokar Samaj

  • Digital Divide in Nepal

    Martin Chautari Annual Conference · 2025

In the media
The Himalayan Times· Op-ed · with Bishu Giri

The Digital Key to Political Stability: Government Must Adapt to the Technology

Nepal's youth are tech-fluent while the government lags behind in digital adoption. This disconnect represents a significant challenge for political stability and governance in the country.

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The Himalayan Times· Op-ed · with Bishu Giri and Krishna Sharma

Making AI Policy Truly Effective

A robust foundation must precede sweeping regulations.

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Nagarik Dainik· Opinion (Nepali) · with Bishu Giri and Krishna Sharma

एआई क्रान्तिमा ऊर्जाको आवश्यकता

विश्वभर एआई क्रान्ति तीव्र गतिमा अगाडि बढिरहेको छ। संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिका, चीन र युरोप जस्ता देशले अत्याधुनिक एआई मोडेलहरू विकास गर्न ठूलो लगानी गरिरहेका छन् जसका लागि विशाल कम्प्युटेसनल शक्ति र ऊर्जा स्रोत आवश्यक पर्छ। हालै अमेरिकाले पाँच सय अर्ब डलर र युरोपले २०० अर्ब युरोको लगानी घोषणा गरेका छन्। यी लगानीले एआईको आर्थिक र प्रविधिगत वृद्धिमा महत्त्वपूर्ण भूमिका खेल्न सक्ने देखाउँछ।

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Collaborating with researchers at Stanford's Hoover Institution, presenting at national economic forums, and publishing op-eds shaping Nepal's AI & digital policy conversation.