Dr. Varun Gauri

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Biography

Varun Gauri is an economist with significant experience in behavioral economics and development policy. He has worked at the World Bank, where he founded and headed the behavioral science unit, known as eMBeD. Gauri co-directed the World Development Report 2015 which focused on the interplay of mind, society, and behavior. He has also served on various editorial boards for academic journals, contributing to the fields of public policy and health. His research interests cover a broad spectrum of topics including human rights and social policy in developing countries. Gauri's work has been published in prestigious journals such as PNAS and the American Political Science Review, and his findings have been disseminated through major media outlets including The Economist and The Guardian. His publications examine important themes, including social justice and the role of judicial systems in enforcing socio-economic rights in the developing world. Currently, his research continues to explore the implications of behavioral economics in social policy contexts.

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Experience

Lecturer

— Present

Princeton School of Public and International Affairs • Princeton

Teaching and conducting research in public and international affairs with a focus on behavioral economics.

Requirements for Princeton University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Speaking
Required:27
IELTS
Speaking
Required:8
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering or science Strong background in mathematics, materials, physics, or related engineering
Application Checklist
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
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  • Resume/CV
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
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Specialization Notes

GRE scores are not accepted. Ph.D. is the primary degree; students are not required to hold an M.S.E. prior to admission.