Nishith Prakash

Nishith Prakash is a Professor of Public Policy and Economics at Northeastern University, with a joint appointment in the School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs and the Department of Economics. He co-directs the Global Action for Policy Initiative and serves on the editorial boards of PLOS ONE, Nature, Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, and as Associate Editor at the Journal of Development Economics and Co-Editor at the Economics of Education Review.

Education

• B.A. (honors) in Economics from Shivaji College
• M.A. in Economics from Delhi School of Economics, Delhi University
• Ph.D. in Economics from University of Houston, TX
• Post-doctoral Research Associate at Cornell University, NY (July 2010 – December 2011)

His research focuses on empowering human capital in low-income countries, spanning development economics, political economy, public policy, economics of education, and behavioral economics. He employs field experiments (RCTs), large-scale surveys, and observational data analysis, collaborating with governments and international organizations like the World Bank.

Scientific Awards & Honors

• World Bank Economic Review Excellence in Refereeing Award (2018, 2020)
• Keynote Speaker at KREA University (2022) and Aryabhatta College (2022)
• TEDxUConn Speaker (2021)

He is affiliated with multiple research institutions, including CESifo, CReAM, IZA, HiCN, IPA, GLO, and INSIDE-SPAIN. His work has been highlighted in media outlets like The Economist, BBC, and World Bank Development Impact Blog.