Garima Sharma

Garima Sharma is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at Northwestern University. She holds a PhD from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, awarded in 2023. Her research focuses on development and labor economics, with particular attention to market power in developing countries, gender disparities in the labor market, and the role of social protection in improving the lives of the poor. Dr. Sharma's work is reflected on her personal website and contact details are available via email.

Garima Sharma is a researcher at Northwestern University focusing on development and labor economics. Her work examines the impact of economic policies on vulnerable populations, particularly women and the elderly. She explores topics such as the effects of maternity leave, female labor force participation, and the role of unions in creating female-friendly jobs. Her research also addresses mental health issues like depression and loneliness among the elderly in low- and middle-income countries. Additionally, she investigates the long-term effects of poverty alleviation programs and the challenges of implementing ICT in Indian agriculture. Her studies often use randomized trials and empirical data to evaluate policy interventions.