Economic Insights for Human Development

Research Projects

Harnessing the power of the UChicago economics community, TCD supports 38 research projects to understand some of India’s toughest challenges. Projects cover important sectors such as Behavioral Economics, Education, Energy & Environment, Health & Medicine, Labor Economics, Public Finance, Social Entrepreneurship, Water & Sanitation, and Urban Development.

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Impact Stories

TCD translates rigorous research into practice by working with policy entrepreneurs to help them make informed decisions. Read more about how TCD is having measurable impact on people’s lives.

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Impact Story · Jan 27, 2020

Air Quality Life Index: Quantifying Health Risks of Particulate Pollution for Better Policies

A robust, data-driven tool, which provides hyper-localized estimates of impact of air pollution on life expectancy, makes inroads into policy discussion

Energy & Environment Health & Medicine

Research Results

Small financial incentives create the greatest behavioral shifts in combating diabetes epidemic in India Learn More

Research Results

India's new car tax policy encourages large car owners to purchase smaller cars Learn More

Research Results

New method of water quality testing proves effective in pinpointing pollution sources and ensuring regulatory compliance Read More

Research Results

The success of a nation wide health insurance program hinges on three primary factors: whether people sign up for the service, whether they use it, and whether hospitals participate. Read More

Research Results

By 2100, around 1.5 million more people are projected to die each year as a result of climate change—at a rate as high as the death rate from all infectious diseases in India today. Read More