Academic Projects
Studying Economics, Finance & Entrepreneurship in a Liberal Arts University has allowed me to develop strong research, analysis and quantitative skills by working on research projects, academic papers, op ed's, literature review's and twitter thread's.
Research Project : Inter-state Comparative Study
Ashoka University — (Jan 2021 - April 2021)
Performed an in-depth comparative and quantitative analysis of West Bengal and Bangladesh across economic factors like political economy, per capita GDP, literacy, and female LFPR, a course taught by Dr. Arvind Subramanian - former Chief Economic Advisor to the Govt. of India
Twitter Thread : Financial Crises & the Indian Economy
Ashoka University — (Mar 2021 - May 2021)
Developed a research-driven, graphical and visual representation of the financial crisis in 1979 and 2018 (from Indian Economy's Point of view), performed a thorough comparative analysis.
Research Paper : Artificial Intelligence, Automation &
the Future of Work
Ashoka University — (Jan 2021 - May 2021)
Analysed the impact of AI, automation and machine learning on the labor market, across sectors and economies using data and reviewing existing literature.
Op-Ed : India's Vaccine Response to the Surging
Covid-19 Outbreak
Ashoka University — (Mar 2022 - May 2022)
Performed and presented a critical analysis of the policies adopted by the Modi government during the second wave of Covid-19, which proved to be deadly in India.
Literature Review : International Migration & Development
Ashoka University — (Oct 2021 - Dec 2021)
Presented a literature review on International Migration and its economic and development implications on the origin and receiving country respectively. Suggested policy measures and recommendations for future research to enhance the impact of migration on development.
Research Paper on Gender Studies - Motherhood &
Female Wages
Ashoka University — (Oct 2020 - Dec 2020)
Performed an empirical analysis on the wage-effects of child bearing using multiple linear regression and advanced econometrics.
Research Paper on Sustainable Businesses
& Environmental Economics
Ashoka University — (Oct 2020 - Dec 2020)
Performed an analysis of the Kering Group and discussed the relevance of ethics and sustainability in modern day businesses, particularly with respect to the luxury industry, which has one of the largest carbon footprints among all industries.
Research Paper : International Relations
Ashoka University — (Jan 2019 - Mar 2019)
As part of the course, "Globalization and it's discontents", I analyzed the complex relationship between globalization, nationalism, and national culture and argued that globalization and national culture can have a fruitful interaction, without undermining regional culture.
Op-Ed : India's Case for Universal Basic Income (UBI)
Ashoka University — (Jan 2021 - Feb 2021)
Wrote my opinions on India’s case for universal basic income.
Research Paper : Unilever-Kodaikanal Mercury Contamination Case Study
Ashoka University — (Oct 2021 - Dec 2021)
As part of the course Environmental Economics, analysed the Kodaikanal Mercury Contamination case study and how Unilever downplayed it's role. Researched on the historical background and theoretical relevance, performed stakeholder mapping, analysed strategies used for conflict resolution and recommended ways to ensure sustainable natural resource extraction.