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Researcher Spotlight: Ariel Zucker on field-driven solutions in development economics

Researcher Spotlight: Ariel Zucker on field-driven solutions in development economics

Update: 2025-07-16
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In this episode, host Sambhav Choudhury speaks with Ariel Zucker, Assistant Professor of Economics at UC Santa Cruz. Ariel discusses her journey from an early interest in global health disparities to becoming a development economist specializing in experimental approaches. She shares insights from her research on health interventions for diabetes patients and groundwater conservation in India, highlighting how she balances theoretical frameworks with practical field realities to create meaningful, scalable solutions.
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Researcher Spotlight: Ariel Zucker on field-driven solutions in development economics

Researcher Spotlight: Ariel Zucker on field-driven solutions in development economics

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