Researcher Spotlight: Sandip Sukhtankar on his work in India

Update: 2025-06-24

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In this episode of J-PAL Voices' Researcher Spotlight, host Sambhav Choudhury speaks with Sandip Sukhtankar, Professor of Economics at the University of Virginia. He discusses the unique challenges and rewards of conducting research with law enforcement agencies, offers practical strategies for maintaining government partnerships despite personnel changes, and explores the nuanced role of technology in social protection programs.

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Researcher Spotlight: Sandip Sukhtankar on his work in India

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Researcher Spotlight: Sandip Sukhtankar on his work in India

Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab

Researcher Spotlight: Sandip Sukhtankar on his work in India