| Researching World Economics | ||
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Title: PhD Student and Consultant Organization: Graduate: Home Country: |
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| What do you enjoy about your job? What aspects of your job are the most exciting or interesting? | ||
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am currently both a PhD student and a consultant in
the research division of The World Bank. This gives
me the dual opportunity for research and teaching.
It allows me to analyze real-world problems that
affect real lives, and making marginal contributions
to their development. And the jobs give me an
opportunity to share these experiences in classroom
and through publications. |
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| Why did you choose to pursue an MPA/MPP degree? | ||
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degree had a balance between theory and tangible,
practical applications. Also it was a stepping stone
for a PhD in policy studies - helping me identify
whether I was keen enough to take the next step and
if so, then in my chosen area of specialization. |
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| How did you select your graduate school? | ||
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received my MA in Economics in the same University
and so knew some of the faculty already. Being in DC
the school was able to attract by renowned
field-experts. In turn I was able to work with The
World Bank and apply my learning - thereby helping
me translate my skills and knowledge into
experience. |
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| How would you characterize your personality? | ||
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Team worker * Good under pressure * Compassionate *
Persistent * Organized * Committed * Flexible * *
Fast-paced * Curious * Detail-oriented * Independent
* Diplomatic * Courageous * Analytical * |
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| Contact Soumya Chattopadhyay with questions regarding his graduate experience: | ||
| Email Soumya | ||