This session explores the intriguing relationship between political election outcomes and the reporting of crimes in India. 

It will be followed by a detailed MA in Economics programme information session, providing insights into the curriculum, career opportunities, and admissions process.  We invite interested participants to stay on for an understanding of the curriculum, career opportunities and admissions process. 

Key Highlights of the Research Session:

• Impact of Electoral Outcomes: Discover how the vote share of political parties influences the reporting of various crime categories across Indian states.
• Research Methodology: Learn about the regression discontinuity design employed in the study, with vote share as the running variable and the majority vote share threshold as the key point of analysis.
• Implications of Findings: Discuss the broader implications for governance, accountability, and public policy.

MA in Economics Information Session:

• Dive into the programme structure, including the focus on advanced economic theory, quantitative techniques, and interdisciplinary perspectives.
• Learn about career pathways for graduates in policy, research, academics, and development sectors.
• Explore how Azim Premji University equips students to analyse and address complex socio-economic challenges.

Who Should Attend?

• Graduates interested in pursuing MA in Economics.
• Individuals keen on exploring the intersection of economics, politics, and public policy.
• Researchers and professionals looking for advanced academic opportunities in economics.

Why Attend?

• Gain insights into this research and its policy implications.
• Discover the unique features of Azim Premji University’s MA in Economics programme.
• Interact with faculty and ask questions about the programme and admission process.

About the Speaker

Indulekha holds a PhD and master’s degree in economics from Purdue University, USA, and a master’s and bachelor’s with honours in economics from Presidency University, Kolkata.

Her research focuses on bias-motivated behaviour, such as hate crimes and speech, and their economic effects. She employs causal inference techniques to analyse survey and administrative data, aiming to inform policies addressing discrimination.  Her current interests include bias-motivated speech on social media, political regime changes and crimes against women in India, and gender norms affecting older women’s self-reported health.

Indulekha has taught undergraduate courses in Microeconomics, Health Economics, and International Trade, as well as graduate courses in Econometrics, Health Economics, and Macroeconomics at Purdue University.

For any queries, please contact us at outreach@​apu.​edu.​in