Gautam Rao

Gautam Rao is an Associate Professor at the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business and the Department of Economics. His research focuses on Development Economics, Psychology and Economics, and Behavioral Economics. He is affiliated with the University of California, Berkeley, and his contact information includes an email address and a website link. His profile highlights his academic role and research interests without additional details.

Gautam Rao is an Associate Professor of Economics and Business at UC Berkeley, specializing in behavioral development economics. His research explores how psychological and social factors influence economic decisions, particularly among marginalized populations. Rao's work investigates topics such as poverty, mental health, sleep, and social preferences, often using experimental methods to uncover causal relationships. His studies have examined the impact of behavioral interventions on policy outcomes, including health, education, and financial inclusion. By combining field experiments with rigorous analysis, Rao contributes to understanding how individual and collective behaviors shape economic development and well-being.