Nandini Das
@DasNandini_VT
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Job Market PhD candidate @VT_Econ | #EconTwitter| Research: Applied Microeconomics, Development Econ, Ag Econ, Experimental Econ | https://t.co/ajc4eRTWzC
Blacksburg, VA
Joined January 2021
Thrilled to share my first publication in PhD in #JDS, with @anubhabgup, Heng Zhu and Cristobal Mingo! #EconTwitter We evaluate the impact of a financial literacy training for #refugee youth in Uganda, leveraging the program's staggered rollout: https://t.co/uu5wTVqh61 🧵 (1/n)
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As humanitarian assistance from international organizations transitions from in-kind- to cash- aid, and increasingly through digital payments, the importance of digital financial literacy to comple...
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Hurricane Helene caused $159M+ in damage across SW VA & Appalachia. John Bovay highlights future income losses & recovery support for affected growers. Apply for VA Farm Recovery Block Grant by Nov 6. đź”— https://t.co/8qqbEqcO9I
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Co-winner of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics, Professor Daron Acemoglu, will deliver the 2026 PPE Distinguished Public Lecture. At Virginia Tech, Professor Acemoglu will speak about "Remaking Liberalism." Registration for this virtual event is required: https://t.co/K2z0jRYUEG
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It pleases me to see that admist a tough market for academic economists, the Nordics are really stepping up. Here’s what I can see at EJM and JOE: Uppsala Econ: 1 AP Uppsala IFAU: 1 post-doc Stockholm U, Econ: 2 APs Stockholm U, IIES: 1 AP Stockholm U, CEMOF: 1 Post-doc Lund U,
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Happy to see this paper finally published, thanks to the work of my amazing co-authors! We looked at how restricting fan attendance affected home advantage in NCAA basketball, using the natural experiment created by COVID-era attendance policies. đź”— https://t.co/iYndjSD2w4
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My friend @anna_chesa has co-authored a great, practical guide for PhD students starting in research. It’s especially useful for those in applied economics, micro, and related fields. I highly recommend it. https://t.co/n5t45KSdEX
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Presented my JMP for the first time at #AAEA2025 on multi-stage ag tech adoption! (Yes, I'm on the market this fall!) Grateful for the AAEA Travel Fund Award - Denver was amazing, and it was great reconnecting and making new friends! #EconTwitter
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If they care so much as to specifically mention 2 digits after the decimal point, they care so I'd go with the exact amount I guess. Sometimes, if I'm distracted, I'd round it up to 8 🤔
Someone grabs coffee for you and says, “Your coffee was $7.58, just Venmo me.” How much do you send them? (Assume this is a casual acquaintance, not your best friend.)
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Do subscribe! It's a great substack... definitely makes mondays less dreary! ^_^ + ideas to discuss difficult Econ concepts in fun ways!
I’m trying to double the subscriber base of Monday Morning Economist over the next 30 days. My goal? 8,000 new readers. If you’ve enjoyed my weekly takes on baseball cards, tariffs, or egg prices, help me spread the word. Get your personal invite link:
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In this paper published in @_Food_Policy, my co-authors and I evaluate the rural economy-wide impacts of Kenya's Home-Grown School Meals Programme (HGSMP). The HGSMP in Kenya is supported by the @WFP_Kenya @EduMinKenya. Link to paper:
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We're excited to announce our 2025 Teaching Award Winners! Congrats to each of them for their outstanding contributions to our department!
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Exciting opportunity to join our vibrant team of economists, data scientists, and statisticians at @ADB_HQ! We’re hiring an Economist (Data Science) to help drive innovative, data-driven solutions for development. Apply here:
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ADB has a vacancy for the position of Economist (Data Science) in the Economic Research and Development Impact Department . The deadline for submitting applications is on Wed, 06/04/2025 - 12:00 .
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Periodic reminder that economists would sacrifice half a thumb for an AER pub
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Had the privilege to meet Dr. Kaushik Basu (@kaushikcbasu ) and attend his talk on “Democracy, Authoritarianism, and Collective Moral Responsibility”. Enlightening and thought provoking. @Sudiptahere @DasNandini_VT @VT_Econ
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Hokies traveled the world this weekend—all while staying in Blacksburg at #VirginiaTech’s 64th International Street Fair. 🌎
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🚨PhD alert! In light of everything happening in the world, the Econ Department at @ImperialBiz is conducting a second lightning round of admissions for fall 2025! Applications due April 30, offers in mid-May. Please spread the word! More details:
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I would like to thank @Sudiptahere, @melinda_carman, @BFelegi, Bradford Mills, Niloy Bose and others for their insightful feedback at various conferences - your inputs greatly strengthened this work! @VT_Econ
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We find positive effects on financial knowledge, financial behavior, and confidence regarding integration with the host population (4/n)
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To the best of our knowledge, this is the first paper to study the effect of a fin lit training program on refugee youth. To identify the impact, we leverage its staggered geographical rollout. (3/n)
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As humanitarian aid shifts from in-kind to cash and increasingly to digital transfers, digital financial literacy is critical. We study a financial literacy training program targeting refugee youth in Uganda. (2/n)
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