Lakshmi Aerath

Lakshmi Aerath is a Lecturer in Economics at The University of Manchester, Department of ECON. Her research focuses on development economics and international trade. She is affiliated with the university's research initiatives and contributes to topics related to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 8 and SDG 17. Her work explores issues such as structural change, productivity growth, and export dynamics, with a focus on emerging economies. Aerath has authored commissioned reports and contributed to academic journals, including studies on India's merchandise exports and comparative economic analysis.