Dr. Devesh Rustagi

Associate Professor

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Biography

Devesh Rustagi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Warwick, UK. His research lies at the intersection of political economy, development economics, economic history, environmental economics, and behavioral economics. Rustagi studies the origins and stability of culture and institutions, the forces that interact within them, and their effects on development, environmental, and political outcomes. He builds insights to design and evaluate public policies, achieving this by combining quasi-experimental approaches with randomized field experiments and behavioral experiments. His current projects are based in Ethiopia, Germany, India, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Rustagi's work has been published in prestigious journals such as Econometrica, the American Economic Review, the Journal of Development Economics, and Science.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2025-07-01 — Present

University of Warwick • Coventry, United Kingdom

Teaching and conducting research in Economics, focusing on development and behavioral aspects.

Requirements for University of Warwick

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.1
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:92
PTE
Listening
Required:59
Reading
Required:59
Writing
Required:59
Speaking
Required:59
Overall
Required:62
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in Engineering or a related STEM discipline
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Official transcripts
  • Degree certificate
  • Personal statement
  • One academic reference
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency evidence
Specialization Notes

Includes General, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Biomedical, and Manufacturing Engineering. Most programs fall under English Band A.