Nava Ashraf

Nava Ashraf is a Professor of Economics at the London School of Economics and Political Science, affiliated with the Department of Economics. Her research focuses on Psychology and Economics, Development Economics, and the Economics of the Family. She is a Co-Director of the Psychology and Economics Programme at STICERD and a Lead Academic for the IGC Zambia. Ashraf teaches courses such as EC452: Applying Behavioural Economics for Social Impact and EC535: Development Economics for Research Students. Her work explores the intersection of behavioral insights and economic development, with a particular emphasis on family dynamics.

Nava Ashraf is a Professor of Economics at the London School of Economics, specializing in Behavioral Economics and Development Economics. Her research explores how behavioral insights can inform development interventions, with a focus on commitment savings, household decision-making, and gender dynamics. Ashraf's work often employs field experiments in countries such as the Philippines, Zambia, and Kenya to evaluate the impact of financial products, social norms, and institutional design on economic outcomes. Her studies highlight the role of behavioral biases in shaping savings behavior, intra-household bargaining, and public service delivery. Through rigorous empirical analysis, she investigates mechanisms to improve financial inclusion, reduce fertility rates, and enhance productivity in developing economies.