Research Interests - Development Economics, Applied Microeconomics, and Applied Econometrics
Investments in human capital are positively associated with higher economic and non-economic gains in the future for the individual, the household, and at the aggregate level for the economy. It is an empirical question, however, as to which factors contribute towards the accumulation of human capital, particularly in a dynamic environment.
My current research focuses on the empirical examination of the determinants of two most important aspects of human capital accumulation, Health and Education. Micro-level evidence from Indonesia and Ethiopia is drawn to examine the determinants of child health and schooling outcomes respectively.
My other areas of interest include - income inequality, household decision making, and poverty. I am particularly interested in using applied Econometric techniques to address research problems in these areas.