PROFILE

Dr. Aakanksha Kaushik, formerly with the University of Delhi, brings over 10 years of teaching experience to her role as Assistant Professor of Economics at Delhi Technological University (DTU), East Campus. She holds a B.A. (Hons) Economics from the University of Delhi; an M.A. in Financial Economics from the Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics; an M.Phil. in Economics from the Centre for Economic Studies and Planning (CESP), Jawaharlal Nehru University; and a Ph.D. in Economics from CESP, JNU. She has also qualified for the UGC-NET with Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in Economics.

She led a major study as Project Director, sponsored by the Election Commission of India, for the KAP Endline Survey for the Delhi Assembly Elections, and has multiple upcoming research projects. Dr. Kaushik has published in reputable international economic journals and has contributed articles to newspapers, magazines, and edited book volumes. At DTU, she serves as the IQAC Coordinator and BA (Hons) Economics Programme Coordinator, and has played a key role in designing the Economics curriculum.

 

PREVIOUS POSITIONS/ EXPERIENCE

 

Assistant Professor (Economics)

Motilal Nehru College, University of Delhi
February 2017 – November 2017

  • Taught core Microeconomics and allied undergraduate papers

  • Mentored students and supported departmental academic activities

Assistant Professor (Economics)

Maitreyi College, University of Delhi
January 2015 – November 2016

  • Taught Microeconomics and related undergraduate courses

  • Mentored students and supported departmental academic activities

Research Consultant

Ambedkar University Delhi (AUD)
June 2014 – October 2014

  • Conducted research support, data analysis, and literature reviews

  • Assisted in report preparation and academic documentation

TEACHING (COURSES TAUGHT)

Postgraduate (PG Level)

  • MA Economics: Development Economics

  • MBA: Managerial Economics

  • MBA: Business Environment

  • MBA (Elective): Time Series Analysis

Undergraduate (UG Level)

  • BA (Hons) Economics: Microeconomics (Introductory and Intermediate)

     

MEMBERSHIPS

PUBLICATIONS

Kaushik, A. (2024). Understanding the internationalization of Indian state-owned enterprises. Journal of Economic Policy Reform, 1–23. (SCI-INDEXED, ABDC-B)
 


Kaushik, A. (2024). The effectiveness of research and development tax incentives in India: A quasi-experimental approach. International Journal of System Assurance Engineering and Management, 14(6), 2329–2336. (ESCI Indexed)


Kaushik, A. (2024). Sustainable profits: Unveiling the link between ESG practices and financial performance in Indian companies. HRC Journal of Economics and Finance, 2(2), 57–72.


Kaushik, A. (2023). Internationalization in the face of adversity: Insights from Indian multinational enterprises. Journal of Applied Research in Humanities, Language and Social Sciences, 3(1), 58–70.


Kaushik, A. (2022). The misdirected policy changes in R&D tax incentives. Economic and Political Weekly, 57(39), 14–16. (ABDC-B)

 

BOOKS/BOOK CHAPTERS (IF ANY)

Book Chapters

  • Kaushik, A. (2023). Budget and preference. In the Economics Textbook (School of Open learning Study Material), Publisher: University of Delhi. ISBN: 978-81-19169-89-4

     

  • Kaushik, A. (2023). Choice and demand. In the Economics Textbook (School of Open learning Study Material), Publisher: University of Delhi. ISBN: 978-81-19169-89-4
     

     

  • Kaushik, A. (2022). Impact of pandemic on Indian women’s employment. In Women and Work in India. Academic Publication. ISBN: 978-93-91798-01-7

     

 

PATENTS (IF ANY)

HONOURS AND AWARDS (IF ANY)

UGC-NET with Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in Economics- Awarded by the University Grants Commission (UGC), Government of India. 

SPONSORED/CONSULTANCY PROJECTS

Consultancy Project (Completed)

1) KAP Endline Survey for Delhi Assembly Elections
Year: 2025
Role: Project Director 
Client: Election Commission of India
Type: Funded Consultancy Project (Completed)

Project Description:
Led a large-scale Knowledge, Attitudes & Practices (KAP) Endline Survey covering 70 Assembly Constituencies across Delhi to assess voter awareness, accessibility, inclusiveness, and behavioural determinants of electoral participation. Directed all stages of the project, including research design, sampling strategy, tool development, field coordination, enumerator training, data quality audits, analysis, and report writing. Ensured geotagged data collection and adherence to ECI guidelines and timelines.

 

 

START-UPS (IF ANY)

MOOC COURSES DEVELOPED (IF ANY)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

ADVISEES

Masters dissertations 15+
 

Undergraduate Dissertations 10+


Ongoing PhD - 7

 

ANY OTHER INFORMATION