Welcome !

Hi, I’m Afroza!

I am a Ph.D. candidate in Economics at the Halle Institute for Economic Research (IWH) and Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg. Before starting my Ph.D., I spent four years at the World Bank, working on economic policy, where I developed my interest in economic research.

I see research not as a profession, but as a passion. My research focuses on the intersection of labor economics, human capital, inequality, innovation, and entrepreneurship. The novelty of my research lies in combining causal inference in applied microeconometrics with machine learning and large-scale administrative data construction. 

I have had the privilege of studying and working in many different countries—Bangladesh, Germany, South Africa, and France—and that international experience shapes how I approach research, teaching, and collaboration.

When I am not deep in code or writing, I enjoy long walks, exploring new cities, gardening, and trying new recipes. 

Research Interest: Applied Microeconomics; Labor Economics; Innovation; Inequality; Human Capital; Entrepreneurship