Soham Sahoo

Dr. Soham Sahoo is an Assistant Professor of Economics at Loughborough University, UK, and holds a visiting appointment at the International Inequalities Institute (III) at the London School of Economics (LSE). He is also affiliated with the Centre for Public Policy at IIM Bangalore, IZA Bonn, and the Global Action for Policy (GAP) Initiative at Northeastern University. He completed his PhD in Quantitative Economics from the Indian Statistical Institute, Delhi, and has held postdoctoral and visiting positions at institutions including the University of Göttingen and the University of Warwick.

• Education: PhD in Quantitative Economics (Indian Statistical Institute)
• Key Affiliations: Loughborough University, IIM Bangalore, IZA Bonn
• Research Focus: Development Economics, Education, Gender, Labour Markets, and Political Economy

His research explores issues such as education equity, gender disparities, and the political economy of development. He has published extensively in journals like the Journal of Development Economics and Demography. Dr. Sahoo serves as an Associate Editor for the Economics of Education Review and an Assistant Data Editor for Economic Inquiry.

His work often addresses policy-relevant questions, such as the impact of scholarship programs on educational outcomes and the role of local politicians in privatizing education. He collaborates internationally, contributing to initiatives like the Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity.