Muskan Jain

I am a PhD candidate in the Department of Economics at LSE. My main fields of interest are labour and development economics. I hold an MSc in Economics from LSE and a BA (Hons.) in Economics from St. Stephen's College (University of Delhi). I have previously worked as a research assistant at NYU (Abu Dhabi) and have experience of carrying out research with leading think tanks in India.

PhD Student Affiliate: Centre for Economic Performance (LSE), STICERD (LSE), Global Action for Policy Initiative (Northeastern University)

Work In Progress

Street Vendors' Demand for Regulation: Valuing the Legal Right to Occupy

with Lachi Singh (supported by BA and IGC)

This research investigates the implementation of the Street Vendors Act (2014) in India, focusing on vendors’ demand for regulated vending spaces and how their valuation varies based on characteristics such as product type and social networks.

Participation in Public Spaces

(supported by IGC)

This project examines the impact of public transportation improvements on use of public spaces. By assessing how transit enhancements influence access to public spaces, the research fills a critical gap in urban policy studies.

Teaching

Graduate Teaching Assistant

LSE EC400 Introductory Course in Mathematics and Statistics for MRes/Masters students (2024-2025)

LSE EC1B3 Macroeconomics I for undergraduate students (2024-2025)

LSE EC2A3 Microeconomics II for undergraduate students (2022-2025)

LSE EC1A1 Microeconomics I for undergraduate students (2023-2024)

LSE EC2B3 Macroeconomics II for undergraduate students (2022-2023)

Get in touch

You can find my CV here.

Feel free to get in touch by emailing me at: m.jain14@lse.ac.uk.

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