Welcome,I am a postgraduate from the Centre for Economic Studies and Planning at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, and currently working as a Research Associate at New York University Abu Dhabi. My work involves randomized controlled trials (RCTs) focused on economic behavior, information frictions, and decision-making in real-world settings. I have previously collaborated with institutions such as Plaksha University and University of Zurich.
My research lies at the intersection of applied economics and behavioral science, with a focus on how individuals respond to incentives, constraints, and information in different economic environments. I am broadly interested in understanding how technological and environmental changes shape economic outcomes, particularly in developing contexts.
Methodologically, I combine experimental approaches with qualitative insights and large-scale data analysis to understand both causal mechanisms and lived experiences. Through my research, I aim to contribute to broader debates on development, technology, and economic organization by producing evidence that is both theoretically grounded and empirically rigorous.
download cvSingh, Harshit, Heat Stress and Gendered Time Allocation: Evidence from India (October 15, 2025).
I completed my Maters in economics in 2024 from Centre for economic studies and planning, JNU, New Delhi.
Completed an advanced course on global development and economic policy, gaining hands-on experience with empirical methods like RCTs, DiD, and RDD.
I completed my bachelor's in Economics in 2022 from KMCLU, Lucknow.
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 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.
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.
I am deeply committed to addressing philosophical and methodological questions within economics, particularly as they pertain to development issues.
Working Paper
This paper examines how short-term heat stress, measured by deviations in wet bulb temperature (WBT), affects daily time allocation in India, with a focus on gender, Unpaid responsibilities, and the spatial context of work.
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.