Dr. Neil Thakral

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Neil Thakral's research focuses on behavioral economics and applied microeconomics. His research investigates various topics, including consumer spending response to stimulus payments, preferences regarding public policies, preferences for workplace amenities, and the design of public housing policies, particularly in relation to poverty alleviation. His recent work centers on adaptive choice experiments and the role of utility anticipation. As a professional in this field, he contributes to the academic community as a member of the editorial boards for several prominent journals, including the Review of Economics and Statistics and the Journal of Mathematical Economics.

Research Interests

Courses

ECON 1629 - Applied Research Methods Economists ECON 1825 - Behavioral Economics Public Policy ECON 1960 - Honors Tutorial Economics Majors ECON 2930 - Workshop Applied Economics MPA 2040 - Policy Analysis Program Evaluation MPA 2040 - Statistics Program Evaluation

Requirements for Brown University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Economics or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics