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Aashish Mehta is an Associate Professor in the Department of Global Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB). His research focuses on globalization's impact on labor markets, education's role in social stratification, and the political economy of public services. He holds a PhD in Agricultural and Applied Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and previously worked at the Asian Development Bank on macroeconomic and energy policy issues.
- Education: PhD in Agricultural and Applied Economics (University of Wisconsin-Madison)
His research interests include education's influence on economic development, labor market dynamics, and how globalization reshapes employment structures. He has published on topics such as returns to college majors, manufacturing sector trends, and overeducation in developing economies. His work appears in economics and public policy journals.
Notable recognition includes UCSB's Distinguished Teaching Award (2017). His affiliated roles include membership in the Goldman School of Public Policy's Center for Studies in Higher Education. Prior experience includes three years at the Asian Development Bank, focusing on electricity sector reforms and employment research.
