Anika Chauhan

Economics and Social-Political Studies student with strong foundations in public policy, governance, political economy, and socio-economic research. Proven experience conducting independent and collaborative research projects using qualitative methods, policy evaluation, and socio-economic trend assessment. Skilled in critical thinking, public speaking, report writing, presentation design, and interdisciplinary problem solving.

Keen interest in the intersection of economics, governance, emerging technologies, and artificial intelligence, seeking opportunities in FinTech, AI policy, consulting, analyst roles, or graduate research programs.

Political Economy of Inequality: Role of Political Institutions and Governance in Shaping the Gini Coefficient

Independent policy research project investigating the correlation between governance structures, political institutions, and income inequality. Analyzed economic indicators and policy mechanisms affecting wealth distribution and produced evidence-based policy recommendations using interdisciplinary methods.

Complexities of the Caste System

Independent research on social stratification and institutional frameworks. Evaluated socio-economic ramifications of caste-based systems using qualitative methodologies and critical analysis.

Street Shopping Culture

Group research project exploring consumer behaviour and informal urban markets. Coordinated data collection, conducted analysis, and presented findings on cultural and economic drivers of purchasing habits.

Emergence of Third Working Spaces

Group project examining co-working and hybrid work trends. Assessed economic implications, contributed to research design and analysis, and supported final project delivery.

B.A. (Hons.) - Liberal Arts – Major: Economics and Social-Political Studies - Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Mumbai (2025)

Secondary & Senior Secondary Education - Pinegrove School (2022)