Arkadev Ghosh

Arkadev Ghosh is an Assistant Professor of Economics at Duke University, affiliated with the Department of Economics and Trinity College of Arts & Sciences. His research focuses on experimental economics, with recent publications in journals such as the Review of Economic Studies and the Journal of Political Economy. Ghosh's work explores topics including social cohesion, religious diversity, and economic inequality. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of British Columbia and previously earned an M.S. from the London School of Economics and an M.A. from the University of Edinburgh. His research has been supported by grants, including one from the University of Chicago.

Arkadev Ghosh is a scholar in Applied Microeconomics, Development Economics, and Political Economy. His research explores the economic consequences of kinship, religious divisions, and identity politics, with a focus on experimental evidence from India and the U.S. Ghosh investigates how social structures influence production, labor supply, and consumer behavior, often using field experiments to assess policy impacts. His work also examines the role of prejudice, cohesion, and institutional legibility in shaping economic outcomes. Through rigorous empirical analysis, Ghosh contributes to understanding the interplay between social norms and economic development.