V.V. Chari is a distinguished economist known for his significant contributions to the field of economics. Varadarajan V. Chari, commonly referred to as V.V. Chari, was born in India and is a prominent figure in the academic community. He has held various positions at esteemed institutions, including the University of Minnesota, where he is the Paul W. Frenzel Land Grant Professor of Liberal Arts in the Department of Economics. Chari has also been affiliated with the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, contributing his expertise to research and policy discussions.