Garima Sharma
Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, Northwestern University
Garima Sharma an Assistant Professor of Economics at Northwestern University. Her research focuses on development and labor economics, exploring how labor markets function in developing countries, how market power shapes outcomes, and the role of social protection policies in improving the lives of the poor. Garima received her PhD in Economics from MIT in 2023.
Recent work by Garima Sharma
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Women in India valued longer maternity leave, but it cost them jobs
Expanding paid maternity leave in India from 12 to 26 weeks led employers to cut women's employment by up to 10% and favour men for promotions, while leaving wages unchanged. Women greatly valued longer leaves such that the policy was broadly cost-be...
Published 21.04.26
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Can unions reduce gender gaps at work?
Prioritising women in collective bargaining led unions to expand female-friendly workplace amenities, increasing women’s retention and productivity without reducing wages, employment, or firm profits.
Published 22.01.26
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Depression and loneliness among the elderly in low- and middle-income countries
Are the elderly more likely to be depressed? How does depression impact the lives of seniors?
Published 19.06.24
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Long-term effects of the Targeting the Ultra Poor programme
Ten years later, households targeted by the programme consume more and earn more than control households and enjoy better mental and physical health
Published 18.05.22