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Namrata Kala is an Associate Professor in Applied Economics at the MIT Sloan School of Management, specializing in environmental and development economics. Her research focuses on how firms and households adapt to environmental changes, returns to environmental technologies, and worker training. She holds a PhD in Environmental Economics from Yale and has held postdoctoral roles at Harvard and MIT's Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab.
Education:
- PhD in Environmental Economics, Yale University
- MA in International and Development Economics, Yale University
- BA (Honors) in Economics, Delhi University
Research Interests: Kala's work bridges environmental policy and economic development. She has studied climate change impacts on agriculture in Africa and India, managerial autonomy in firms, and the effects of energy-efficient technologies on productivity. Her recent projects include analyzing crop residue burning and the role of payments for ecosystem services.
Key Themes in Publications: Her articles explore climate adaptation strategies, labor productivity, and policy design. Notable studies include the impact of managerial decisions on worker well-being and the economic consequences of environmental regulations.
Professional Background: Prior to MIT, she was a Prize Fellow in Economics, History, and Politics at Harvard. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates historical and contemporary economic challenges, with India and Africa as primary research regions.
