Priyadarshi Amar

Hometown: Motihari, India
Statement: Priyadarsh's research interest lies at the intersection of political economy and development economics, focusing on South Asia. He is investigating how political institutions influence representation in local governments, with a particular emphasis on historically underrepresented groups, such as women and minorities. Outside of his dissertation, he is working on various projects on misinformation, voting systems, and the political effects of extreme climate in India.