Nandu Sasidharan

Project Indian Economy

The project focuses on studying the current trends and patterns in the Indian economy from a macroeconomic perspective, with a special emphasis on two crucial themes: development economics and public finance.

Why this focus?

• Macroeconomic Trends: India, as one of the largest economies in the world, has unique and evolving macroeconomic conditions. This includes understanding national economic indicators like GDP growth, inflation rates, unemployment, and overall economic stability. By studying these trends, we will learn how to analyse the broad forces shaping the economy.
• Development Economics: This theme is about understanding how India is developing—looking at factors like poverty, income inequality, infrastructure, education, healthcare, and the overall standard of living. Students will explore how policy decisions, economic reforms, and global trends influence India’s economic development and how the country can achieve sustainable growth.
• Public Finance: Public finance involves understanding the role of government in the economy, especially in managing public resources and expenditures. Students will examine fiscal policies, taxation systems, government spending, and public debt management. This is essential for understanding how government actions affect economic growth, development, and the welfare of citizens.

Together, we analyse:

Following themes in general, together we will target key research questions.

• Economic Growth in India: Investigate the long-term trends and short-term fluctuations in India’s growth trajectory, including factors driving or hindering growth.
• Government Policies: Study the impact of fiscal and monetary policies, taxation, subsidies, and government spending on different sectors of the economy.
• Public Debt and Deficit Management: Analyse how the Indian government manages its debt and deficits and the implications of these for the broader economy and future growth.
• Inequality and Poverty: Explore how economic growth affects poverty and income inequality in India and the effectiveness of government programs aimed at development and poverty alleviation.

Who should apply

• Bachelor and master’s students with zero to minimal exposure to writing research articles.
• Strong interest in economics research, particularly in the fields of macroeconomics, public finance and development.
• Encourages applicants from low-ranked colleges, universities, and institutes.

What to expect

• Introduction to Economic Research: Learn how to frame research questions, identify sources, and structure your writing effectively.
• Thematic Focus on Indian Economy: You will focus on themes like development economics and public finance, analysing current macroeconomic trends and their broader impact on India’s growth.
• Hands-on Writing Experience: You will write small, manageable articles on current trends in Indian economic growth, receiving feedback to help you improve your skills.
• Guidance and Support: Personalised mentoring to help you navigate the research process, refine your writing, and gain confidence in presenting economic analysis.
• Future Collaborations and References

What You Will Gain:

• Improved Writing Skills: By working on real economic topics and receiving constructive feedback, you’ll improve your ability to express complex ideas clearly and effectively.
• Research Experience: Gain hands-on experience in the fundamentals of economic research, preparing you for future academic or professional endeavours.
• Understanding of Indian Economic Trends: Deepen your knowledge of current trends in Indian economic growth, with a special focus on development and public finance.
• Portfolio Building: The articles you write will contribute to a portfolio that demonstrates your ability to conduct research and write analytically, a valuable asset for future academic or career opportunities.

How to Apply:

• Fill out the application form along with a brief statement of interest (200–400 words) outlining why you want to be part of this project and how you hope to benefit from it.
• Deadline: 30/01/2025
  Decisions will be communicated by 15/02/2025.

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