Education
PhD in Applied Economics, Cornell University
Subjects
Development Economics, Gender and Public Policy, Behavioral Economics, Social Networks, Labor Markets
Achievements
First Class honors in BA (Hons) Economics from Shri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi; MA and MPhil in Economics from Jawaharlal Nehru University; faculty member for two years at Miranda House, University of Delhi; published book review in a peer-reviewed journal
About
Apurva is a PhD student in Applied Economics at Cornell University, specializing in development economics with a focus on gender and public policy. Her research interests extend to behavioral economics, social networks, and labor market decisions. She uses quantitative techniques to examine how economic policies and social structures influence outcomes in developing contexts, and previously served as an Assistant Professor at Miranda House, University of Delhi.
Discipline
Economics & Business
Academic Achievements
Achieved First Class honors in B.A. (Hons) Economics from Shri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi, one of India's top-ranked institutions. Completed M.A. Economics and M.Phil Economics from Jawaharlal Nehru University, India's third-highest ranked university. Served as faculty for two years at Miranda House, University of Delhi, India, consistently ranked as the country's leading college. Has contributed to academic discourse with a published book review in a peer-reviewed journal.
Teaching & Mentoring Experience
Served as a full-time Assistant Professor at Miranda House, University of Delhi for two years, and completed a 6-month appointment as Guest Professor at University of Delhi. During these roles, delivered approximately 15 hours of lectures per week, supervised undergraduate coursework, and mentored students in research methodology and economic analysis. Total teaching experience spans over 2.5 years in higher education at two of India's premier academic institutions.
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