

Vatsal Khandelwal
Junior Research Fellow, Merton College University of Oxford
Vatsal Khandelwal is an applied microeconomist who uses theoretical, experimental, and structural methods to answer questions related to economic development, with a focus on social and economic networks. He completed his PhD in Economics at the University of Oxford. He is currently a Junior Research Fellow at Merton College University of Oxford and an Associate Member of the Department of Economics.
Recent work by Vatsal Khandelwal
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Boosting academic achievement: The role of teacher expectations, information and classroom peers
Communicating tailored high teacher expectations led to large improvements in student performance in Pakistan. Providing reminders about past performance also had similar effects, particularly in environments with low parental literacy, whilst peer m...
Published 31.07.24
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Breaking the silence: How can social networks become better safety nets?
Correcting inaccurate beliefs about peers can strengthen social networks, encourage people to talk about their financial and mental health concerns, and improve socioeconomic outcomes in settings where individuals lack support from formal institution...
Published 30.05.24