Gunjari Sarkar

Designed and executed empirical research projects using large-scale cross-sectional and panel datasets, applying advanced econometric techniques (OLS, Fixed Effects, Difference-in-Differences, and Dynamic Panel Models) to analyze macroeconomic, infrastructure, and development trends. Extracted, cleaned, and integrated complex multi-source datasets using STATA, R, and Python; built reproducible analytical workflows and conducted robustness and sensitivity analyses to ensure methodological rigor and data reliability. Conducted comprehensive economic and policy analysis across sectors including infrastructure, trade, and public finance, synthesizing quantitative findings with qualitative institutional assessment to generate actionable, evidence-based insights.

Research Fellow (Consultant) - Asian Institute of Transport Development - Delhi

(2026-02)

• Designed and executed empirical research projects using large-scale cross-sectional and panel datasets, applying advanced econometric techniques (OLS, Fixed Effects, Difference-in-Differences, and Dynamic Panel Models) to analyze macroeconomic, infrastructure, and development trends.
• Extracted, cleaned, and integrated complex multi-source datasets using STATA, R, and Python; built reproducible analytical workflows and conducted robustness and sensitivity analyses to ensure methodological rigor and data reliability.
• Conducted comprehensive economic and policy analysis across sectors including infrastructure, trade, and public finance, synthesizing quantitative findings with qualitative institutional assessment to generate actionable, evidence-based insights.
• Prepared high-quality research reports, policy briefs, and executive summaries translating complex statistical results into clear, structured narratives tailored for policymakers, senior stakeholders, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Managed multiple research assignments concurrently, coordinating data collection, stakeholder inputs, and analytical deliverables while maintaining strong organizational discipline and adherence to strict timelines.

Research Intern - National Bank of Agriculture and Rural Development - Kolkata

(2024-06 - 2024-08)

• Conducted a comprehensive research project on the business diversification of Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies (PACS) in West Bengal to enhance profitability and long-term sustainability, including extensive field surveys, stakeholder interactions, and regional performance assessment.
• Analyzed financial and non-financial data using R and Stata to identify key revenue drivers, evaluate the sustainability of existing business models, and assess operational challenges affecting grassroots cooperative institutions.
• Developed evidence-based policy recommendations, including cross-subsidization strategies and diversification frameworks, to strengthen income stability and improve financial resilience of cooperative societies; presented findings in a detailed analytical report.

Research Intern - Department of Economics, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade

(2024-02 - 2024-03)

• Using HS6 digit product code from Trade Map, indexes were constructed using Excel to explain import dependence and export dependence product-wise under Dr. Bibek Ray Chaudhuri and sponsored by Ministry of Commerce, Government of India

MA Economics - Economics - Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (2023-09 - 2025-09)

BSc Economics (Honours) - Economics - Presidency University (2020-07 - 2023-06)

ISC - Modern High School for girls (2020 - 2020)

ICSE - Pratt Memorial School (2018 - 2018)