Economics Alumna Publishes Research in Journal of Public Economics

September 2, 2026
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Dr. Sakshi Bhardwaj (PhD, '24, economics)

Sakshi Bhardwaj (PhD '24, economics) recently published research from her dissertation in the Journal of Public Economics. The paper examines the long-term effects of financial support provided at childbirth, finding benefits for families and communities, including reductions in crime among first-time fathers and juvenile justice involvement among their children.

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