Jasleen Kaur, PhD

LBJ School of Public Affairs, University of Texas at Austin.

Email - jasleenkaur1117@utexas.edu, jasleenkaur1117@gmail.com

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Bio:

I'm a policy researcher and data analyst with a PhD in Public Policy from UT Austin, where my dissertation examined gender dynamics in international development organizations through analysis of 3,500 Asian Development Bank projects. My research expertise spans experimental design, causal inference, and large-scale impact evaluation, developed through roles at prestigious institutions including J-PAL South Asia. I specialize in translating complex statistical analyses into actionable policy recommendations. I'm driven by the belief that rigorous data analysis can inform more effective, equitable policies that strengthen communities. 

I am currently working on The Impact Evaluation Series for Children. Bringing my expertise in causal inference to a new audience, I'm authoring six children's books that teach research methods through storytelling. The upcoming series helps young minds understand how we determine what really causes what—a skill valuable in economics and in life. The Series will go live on September 19, 2025.