Harshit Singh

MA Economics, CESP, JNU, New Delhi

Welcome,I am a postgraduate from the Centre for Economic Studies and Planning, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi. My academic engagements extend to collaborations with the New York University Abu Dhabi, Department of Data Science, Economics, and Business (DSEB) at Plaksha University, Rethinking Economics India, and University of Zurich, Switzerland. My specializations lie in development economics, labor economics, political economy, and organizational behaviour, with a focused interest in exploring the evolving dynamics of labour processes and the impact of automation in 21st-century capitalism.

I am deeply committed to addressing philosophical and methodological questions within economics, particularly as they pertain to development issues. My work seeks to unravel the complexities of capital-labour relations, labour processes, and their intersections with critical sectors such as health and education. By theorizing a comprehensive framework, I aim to advance the study of the development sector and deepen our understanding of the nuanced field of development economics.

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Latest publications:

  From burnout to balance: Building healthier work cultures in 2025

Education

  • 20022-2024

    MA Economics, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India

    I completed my Maters in economics in 2024 from Centre of economic studies and planning, JNU, New Delhi.

  • July 2023

    Global Policy Analysis, University of Zurich, Switzerland

    Completed an advanced course on global development and economic policy, gaining hands-on experience with empirical methods like RCTs, DiD, and RDD.

  • 2019-2022

    BA Economics (Honours), KMCLU, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India

    I completed my bachelor's in Economics in 2022 from KMCLU, Lucknow.

Affiliation

Research Assistant, New York University Abu Dhabi (May 2025 - Present)

I am a Research Assistant at NYU Abu Dhabi, working on a randomized controlled trial (RCT) that studies employment outcomes and job search behavior.

Rethinking Economics, India Organiser and Co-Lead (February 2025 - Present)

Rethinking Economics is a global network of students and organisers fighting for a new way of teaching and practising economics so that it truly helps us deal with the real-world challenges we all face today like climate collapse and inequality.

Rethinking Economics is a global network of students and organisers fighting for a new way of teaching and practising economics so that it truly helps us deal with the real-world challenges we all face today like climate collapse and inequality.

JEEViKA, Research Intern (June 2023 - August 2023)

At JEEViKA, I worked with State Head Apollo Purti and conducted a primary research study on Healthcare expenditure and Nutrition Intake and presented a comprehensive report on the on-going expenditure on new born children in rural India.

At JEEViKA, I worked with State Head Apollo Purti and conducted a primary research study on Healthcare expenditure and Nutrition Intake and presented a comprehensive report on the on-going expenditure on new born children in rural India.

  • Developed questionnaire and research design for a primary research study on healthcare expenditure and nutrition intake.
  • Designed and implemented the survey using KOBO Toolbox, collecting data from 70+ participants.
  • Authored a comprehensive research report analysing healthcare expenditure patterns and nutritional intake among rural communities.

I am deeply committed to addressing philosophical and methodological questions within economics, particularly as they pertain to development issues.

Research/ Publications/ Media coverage

From burnout to balance: Building healthier work cultures in 2025

ETHRWorld, December 17, 2024

India’s high attrition rates, driven by burnout and job dissatisfaction, suggest that more employees are seeking roles with better flexibility and support. By implementing policies that foster a balanced, healthy work environment, companies can reduce turnover, improve morale, and boost productivity.

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Birth Order and Time Use: Evidence from the Time Use Survey 2019

In Progress

Analysing the impact of birth order on the time allocation of household women and its implications for child outcomes.

Teaching

Contact

harshitcesp@gmail.com
  • Centre for Economic studies and Planning ,
  • School of Social Sciences
  • Jawaharlal Nehru University
  • New Delhi, India.