Biography

I am an Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of Notre Dame.

My research is in development economics, with particular focus on topics related to firms (finance & productivity), long-run growth, trade, and political economy.

Working Papers

I’ve Been Waiting on the Railroad: The Effects of Congestion on Firm Production

The Long-run Effects of Distortions on the Geography of Production: Evidence from Indian Freight Equalization (with Ernest Liu)

Do Anti-Bribery Laws Affect International Trade and Investment? (New draft coming soon)

Works in Progress

Causes and Consequences of Seasonal Migration: Evidence from Indian Rail Passenger Data (with Clément Imbert)

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