Ohio University

Faculty Member, Economics

Assistant Professor

College of Arts and Sciences

Thesis Title: Essays on Effects of Affrmative Action: Evidence from Job and Political Reserervation Policies in India

Advisors: Aimee Chin
Chinhui Juhn

About

I received a B.A. and M.A.(Delhi School of Economics) in Economics from Delhi University, India and a PhD in Economics from the University of Houston. The title of my dissertation is "Essays on Effects of Affrmative Action: Evidence from Job and Political Reserervation Policies in India" .
My current research uses applied econometric techniques to gain insights into poverty and inequality in India and other developing countries. Projects include quantifying the effects of affirmative action policies, gender inequality, and bureaucratic efficiency in India.

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Homepage: http://oak.cats.ohiou.edu/~prakashn/

Address: 333 Bentley Annex
Department of Economics
Ohio University
Athens, OH 45701 USA

Telephone: 001-740-593-2051

Instant Messengers/Skype: nishithprakash