Researcher Spotlight: Gautam Rao on co-producing evidence with policymakers

Update: 2025-07-30

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In this episode, host Sambhav Choudhury speaks with Gautam Rao, Associate Professor of Economics at UC Berkeley. From his unconventional journey from electronics engineering to economics, Gautam shares insights on his behavioral economics and mental health research in India. He discusses his collaborative study on psychotherapy's long-term effects in Goa, explores effective strategies for building partnerships with policymakers, and emphasizes the importance of fieldwork in challenging academic assumptions.

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Researcher Spotlight: Gautam Rao on co-producing evidence with policymakers

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Researcher Spotlight: Gautam Rao on co-producing evidence with policymakers

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Researcher Spotlight: Gautam Rao on co-producing evidence with policymakers