Ayush Shahi is a Research Professional at the Development Innovation Lab, where he supports the dissemination and evaluation of AI-based weather forecasts for Indian farmers. Previously, Ayush completed a Master’s degree in International and Development Economics from Yale University, where he was an Inlaks Scholar, and a BSc in Economics and Finance from Ashoka University, India. His research interests lie in development economics, particularly in topics related to economic opportunity, talent misallocation, and social norms.
Contact: ayushahi@uchicago.edu