Research & Publications
A detailed collection of some of the most interesting, thorough and thought-provoking research papers and projects throughout my undergraduate journey - focused on economics, econometrics, public policy & finance.
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Using a comparative analysis of 2017 and 2020 data. The study finds that countries with lower government regulation and trade barriers experience higher GDP per capita, with trade freedom and business freedom having the most significant impact.
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Using respondent data from Taiwan, South Korea, China, and Japan, it found that social and well-being factors significantly impact mental health when combined with video game addiction, while age, education, presence of a sibling, and having a steady source of income were found to have less significant impacts on mental health.
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Results show that while SO2 does not significantly affect infant mortality, an increase in NO2 is associated with a decrease in infant life expectancy, particularly in rural areas. The study also found that if the mother smokes and there is a unit increase in SO2 rate, the infant's life expectancy is reduced by ten days.
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The study finds that the national Credit-Deposit Ratio decreases in the long run, indicating poor credit growth compared to deposit growth, while the agricultural Credit-Deposit Ratio increases slightly, indicating a slightly faster pace of financial development.
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The study found that there is a weak positive correlation between COVID infection rates and population density in India. The geospatial results support the statistical analysis, indicating that although most observations were closely predicted, there is not enough evidence to establish a significant relationship between the two factors.
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This paper critically analyzes the UK's policy response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including lockdowns, vaccination rollout, and the relationship between government figures and the scientific community. The paper also discusses the failure of the first lockdown and the lack of an efficient test, trace and isolate system, leading to the UK reporting the second-largest number of deaths among developed nations.
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When first learning to play poker, players are told to avoid betting outside the range of half pot to full pot, to consider the pot odds, implied odds, fold equity from bluffing, and the key concept of balance. Any play outside of what is seen as standard can quickly give away a novice player. But where did these standards come from and what happens when a player strays from standard play? This paper will explore the key considerations of making game theory optimal (GTO) plays in heads-up (two player) no limit Texas hold’em.
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This paper deals with India’s quest to becoming a great power in the world sphere, by focusing on the use of soft power as an instrument to achieve this goal. Based on prior literature, it supports the argument that soft power is the more effective and efficient concept in contemporary global politics because of its endurance and sustainability as compared to Hard power – which is less useful today as the global system changes in its disfavour. It further explores the use of vaccine diplomacy as a method of exercising soft power and briefly touches upon the need for a responsible ‘great India’.
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This paper reinterprets the Darfur conflict as an ecological crisis shaped by climate change. It contends that desertification, soil erosion, and resource competition, driven by climate-induced ecological changes, have fueled the conflict. This ecological stress, combined with population growth and resource disparities, intensified resource disputes. The paper also highlights the gender dimension, emphasizing the disproportionate impact on women. Recognizing these ecological drivers underscores the urgency of climate action and support for vulnerable regions, including potential climate refugees.
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This research project delves into fixed point theory, specifically examining contractive mappings in complete metric spaces. These mappings have wide-ranging applications, from optimization to economics. We explore their conditions and implications for fixed point existence and uniqueness, review recent developments in generalized contractive mappings, and discuss open questions for future research in the field.
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This paper graphically examines the pattern of FLFPR % between Rural and Urban India between 1994 and 2019; The paper then proceeds to study and attribute the confluence of factors to explain the overall trends and sectoral differences in FLFPR in India. Rural India seems to be impacted more by culture, socioeconomic status, degree of mechanisation, migration and unpaid labour. On the other hand, Urban FLFPR is driven more by tertiary education, occupational segregation, male-female wage differentials and access to a supportive work environment.
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EmployBody is a not-for-profit organization that aims to improve inclusivity and diversity in the workplace by connecting employers with persons with disabilities during the recruitment and hiring processes. Our focus is on breaking the chain of discrimination in the employment of persons with disabilities in Pune, India. The organization's mission is to connect candidates who have disabilities with inclusive and diverse employers so as to help them find jobs suited to their skill sets and interests. We believe that individuals with disabilities should not be discriminated against based on their disabilities, but rather considered for their skills and potential contributions to the workforce.
