

Ronak Jain
Ronak Jain works at the intersection of development and behavioral economics. Her research leverages field experimentation and observational data. She completed her PhD in Economics from Harvard University, MPhil from the University of Oxford and BA from the University of Cambridge. You can find more details about her research here: www.ronak-jain.com.
Recent work by Ronak Jain
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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