Prof. M. Mahadeva obtained his bachelor's and master's degrees, as well as his Ph.D. in Economics (1993), from the University of Mysore. Since then, he has had a vibrant career as a teacher, researcher and administrator, working with a wide variety of institutes. He played a crucial part in the preparation and implementation of the Twelfth Five Year Plan and has served as a visiting fellow in several overseas institutions, including the University of Bristol, UK (2008–2009) and the University of Toronto, Canada (2000–2001). He is currently Professor at the Institute of Finance and International Management (IFIM), Bengaluru.