Shantanu Khanna

Shantanu Khanna is an Assistant Professor at Northeastern University, holding dual affiliations with the School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs and the Department of Economics. His research focuses on labor, development, and public economics, with an emphasis on inequality, hiring/wage discrimination, women’s empowerment, and policy impacts. He earned his PhD in Economics from the University of California, Irvine (2022), and maintains research affiliations with J-PAL, IZA, and the Global Labor Organization (GLO). His work examines labor market dynamics in both developed and developing economies, including studies on opportunity zones, tax credit policies, and gender disparities.

Key areas of research include the effects of public policies on firms and workers, such as the California Competes Tax Credit and India’s livelihood programs. He has conducted experimental studies on wage bargaining, hiring discrimination, and the impact of pandemics on small businesses. Khanna’s interdisciplinary approach bridges microeconomic theory with real-world policy evaluation, aiming to inform evidence-based decisions.

His academic contributions span topics like social capital formation in rural India, decomposition of earnings inequality, and gender wage gaps. While no specific grants or awards are listed, his collaborations with institutions like J-PAL highlight his engagement with applied policy research. His teaching and advisory roles further emphasize Northeastern’s commitment to experiential learning and societal impact.