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Kriti Vikram's research lies at the intersection of life course sociology, family demography, gender studies, and social epidemiology. She studies how inequality is generated in the early stages of life and its far-reaching implications. Her research covers education, health and well-being, gender equality, marriage, and migration, spanning interrelated areas of inquiry. She investigates variations in children's health and academic achievement, focusing on the role of family resources in shaping life chances. This area of inquiry integrates a life course framework into child development, emphasizing gendered dimensions. By adopting a long-term perspective, Vikram reveals the significance of the timing and frequency with which families and public programs allocate resources to children, as well as the influence of normative gender preferences on defining these allocations. Her work extends to adults, linking early-life adversities to challenges faced by girls and women in low- to middle-income countries regarding health and life outcomes. Vikram's research has been supported by the Ministry of Education, Government of Singapore.
Department of Economics