Welcome!

I am a Ph.D. candidate in Economics at the University of Pittsburgh. I use applied microeconomics to study questions in development economics and political economy, with a particular interest in how state capacity and public institutions shape social welfare and human capital in South Asia.

Before joining Pitt, I earned my undergraduate degree from Kenyon College, where I majored in Economics and Mathematics. My academic background continues to shape the way I approach research: combining economic questions with careful empirical analysis.

Outside of economics, I enjoy biking and following Manchester United.

Email: p [dot] bhandari [at] pitt [dot] edu