Aruni Mitra

Aruni Mitra is a Lecturer in Economics at the University of Manchester, Department of Economics. His research interests include macroeconomics, labour economics, and household finance. Prior to joining Manchester, he was a Max Weber Postdoctoral Fellow at the European University Institute in Florence, Italy, following completion of his PhD at the University of British Columbia. His work contributes to Sustainable Development Goals such as SDG 1, SDG 8, SDG 9, and SDG 10.

Aruni Mitra is an economist at the University of Manchester, focusing on issues of inequality, consumption, and economic development. His research explores the dynamics of household and firm choices, particularly in the context of income inequality across generations and the role of class and caste in consumption patterns. Mitra's work also examines the impact of institutional factors, such as unions and labor markets, on productivity and economic outcomes. His publications highlight the intersection of economic policy with social and political dynamics, especially in developing economies like India. Through empirical analysis, Mitra investigates how macroeconomic trends influence local labor markets and household behavior.