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Abhishek Chakravarty

development economics applied microeconomics

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Abhishek Chakravarty is a Senior Lecturer in Economics at the University of Manchester, Department of Economics. His research focuses on applied microeconomics and development economics, with particular emphasis on gender inequality, policy evaluation, and intra-household resource allocation in developing countries. He joined the University of Manchester after serving as Lecturer (Assistant Professor) of Economics at the University of Essex from 2011 to 2016. Chakravarty holds a PhD in Economics from University College London, awarded in 2012. His work contributes to several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, including gender equality and reduced inequalities.


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Abhishek Chakravarty is a Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) of Economics at the University of Manchester. His research focuses on the intersection of gender, economic development, and policy impacts, particularly in South Asia and Africa. He examines how institutional and policy changes affect gender bias, child health, and fertility preferences. His work explores topics such as dowry practices, land reform, and the long-term consequences of trade embargoes. Chakravarty's research highlights the societal effects of fertility limits on local leaders and the role of property rights in shaping gender dynamics. His publications often draw on empirical evidence from India and Nepal to analyze the economic and social implications of policy interventions.

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