Research

My research focuses on political economy, development economics, and economic history, with particular emphasis on the role of culture and institutions.

Working Papers

"Market Access and Urban Growth in the Former Soviet Union"

"Conflict and Religion: Evidence from Ramadan"

"Fraternity or Fracture? National Identity and Religious Violence amid the India-Pakistan Cricket Rivalry" (with N. Fernando and L. Hall)

Available upon request.

Work in Progress

"Brewing Ideas: Coffeehouses and the Making of Enlightenment Europe"

"Religious Calendars and the Timing of Reforms in Authoritarian Regimes"

"From Legislation to Tension: Religious Laws and Conflict in India" (with P. Bhandari and J. Djossou)