Indian-American economist, author, and professor at Southern Methodist University. Batra is the author of six bestselling books of which "The Great Depression of 1990" reached #1 on the New York Bestsellers list in 1987. In his works, Batra proposes an equitable distribution system known as Progressive Utilization Theory (PROUT) as a means to not only ensure material welfare but also to secure the ability of all to develop a full personality.