Priyadarshi Amar
Credentials: PhD Student
Position title: Political Science and Applied Economics
| Previous Institution(s) | |
| Kings College London, University of Delhi | |
| Areas of General Interest | |
| My interest lies at the intersection of political economy and development economics with a focus on India. Since 2016, I’ve worked as a research associate for Rikhil Bhavnani on multiple projects examining the role of local institutions in economic development. I am developing a dissertation on the long term effects of colonial interventions, including military recruitment, on contemporary political and economic attitudes and behaviors in India. | |
| List of published and non-published works | |
| Amar, P. “Political Leg acy of Colonial Military Service.” Amar, P. “Do Graduate Politicians Affect Economic Activity? Evidence from India.” |
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| Favorite part about CSA | |
| South Asia Conference | |
| Hobbies | |
| Cricket, Biking, Travelling | |
| Favorite part of living in Madison | |
| The vibe of the city!! |