"Economists look for the best possible use of scarce resources; I believe the best use is the one that serves equity, inclusiveness, and liberty."
I'm a PhD candidate in Applied Economics at Auburn University (expected Summer 2027), with a BA and MA in Economics from Jadavpur University, India. Before Auburn, I spent three years at the Observer Research Foundation, a public policy think tank, translating research into policy conversations.
My research sits at the intersection of society and economy. In my dissertation I investigate:
- impact of socio-economic identities, such as caste, on rural credit markets in India
- how rainfall shocks can affect labor supply and agricultural wages (Job Market Paper)
- joint effects of temperature and rainfall extremes on crop yields: both past and future
After graduation, I plan to work with international organizations tackling global development challenges. Until then: explore my Writing for a brief overview of my Job Market Paper (JMP), and other public-facing pieces.
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