Vedanta Dhamija

Dr. Vedanta Dhamija is a Career Development Fellow in Economics at Jesus College, University of Oxford. His research focuses on monetary and fiscal policy, inflation expectations, household heterogeneity, and macro-finance. He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Surrey (2023) and has professional experience at institutions such as the Bank of England, Deutsche Bundesbank, and the Indian Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council.

Academic Background:

• PhD in Economics, University of Surrey (2023)
• MSc Economics, TERI University (2015)
• BA (Hons.) Economics, University of Delhi (2013)

Research Interests: His work explores the interplay between monetary policy and inflation dynamics, fiscal frameworks, and household behavior. He has contributed to understanding how inflation expectations shape macroeconomic outcomes and how heterogeneous households respond to policy changes.

Publications: His recent articles address topics such as house price-inflation linkages, central bank dual mandates, and the impact of global crises on emerging economies. These studies highlight methodological innovations in survey data analysis and policy evaluation.

Awards: He is an Associate Fellow of Advance HE, recognizing his contributions to higher education.

Teaching & Policy: He teaches Macroeconomics and Quantitative Economics at Jesus College. His policy experience includes roles at PricewaterhouseCoopers and the Reserve Bank of India, reflecting a blend of academic and practical expertise.