My work revolves around the implications of social identity in economics and most particularly castes in India.
A list of publications and works under review can be found here
Although my work
is centered on India, as the institution of castes provides a rich framework
for the analysis of social identity, the questions addressed, such
as discrimination, segregation and the impact of social norms go
beyond the specific Indian context
More specifically my research interests are:
Inequality and discrimination
How internalized self-image play a role in discrimination
Stereotype threat
Efficiency of affirmative action policies
Social fragmentation
Effect on collective action and public good provision
Its relationship with conflicts
The role of social norms in public goods access and provision
Social networks
Diffusion of technology
Management of public goods
Segregation formation
Social capital
Effect on confidence in public bodies and voting behavior