I am a Professor of Economics at the Indian Statistical Institute (Delhi) and Research Fellow at the IZA (Bonn). I am currently on leave as Senior Visiting Fellow at the National University of Singapore (NUS), Department of Economics.

My research lies at the intersection of development and labor economics. It can be categorized into three broad themes: gender and social identity; human capital and governance.  My work contributes towards designing more effective transfer programs, understanding the role of information in improving health and learning outcomes, and assessing the impact of identity and networks on performance, productivity and labor market outcomes. 

Currently I head the Digital  Platforms and WEE program, supported by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, to analyze and suggest measures that empower women on digital labor platforms. My research has also been supported by the IGC, DFID, CAGE, The Weiss Fund, UNU-WIDER, the Hewlett Foundation, the European Commission, the Planning Commission of India and Directorate of Education (India).