Yuvaraj Mandal

Experience

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  Centre for New Economics Studies

  Mar 2022 - Jun 2023

  1. Was the Team Lead for the Infosphere initiative, analysing economic and social trends. Published our research findings in the form of presentations and articles on the Wire and the Quint.2. Was the Co-Team Lead for the Conversations in Development Studies (CIDS) Journal Team, dealing with several development and policy issues in India and other developing nations. 1. Engaged in research and published articles on public policy and economics. 2. Participated in roundtable discussions to address contemporary issues in the sphere of public policy.

  • Research Analyst

    Jul 2022 - Jun 2023

  • Columnist

    Mar 2022 - Jul 2022
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  Good Business Lab

  Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

  Research Intern

  1. Drafted 4 modules for a Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) aimed at enhancing the performance of spa workers within China's largest spa chain2. Created a comprehensive database of 150+ category-based questions for utilization in future RCTs, streamlining the process of questionnaire development.3. Conducted an extensive literature review of existing RCTs, exploring diverse aspects related to worker well-being.4. Hosted a workshop focused on best practices in measurement and data collection methods for RCTs, ensuring high-quality data for research purposes. Show less

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  Millennium Campus Network (MCN)

  Aug 2022 - Nov 2022

  Millennium Fellow

  1. Initiated Project Vriksh, a sapling plantation drive in semi-urban areas to spread awareness about climate change (SDG 13: Climate Action)2. Raised funds from private sources, created a network of NGOs, established contact with nurseries, planted around 200 saplings and provided organic manure.3. Held seminars and campaigns with environmentalists to create awareness.

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  Ashoka Investments Club

  Nov 2022 - Sept 2023

  Analyst

  1. Worked as an analyst in India’s first undergraduate student-run investment fund - Bodhi Capital2. Engaged in sectoral analysis and equity research through bottom-up fundamental analysis and DCF valuations.

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  Ashoka Public Policy Society (APPS)

  Mar 2023 - May 2024

  Co-President

  1. Led the establishment and growth of Ashoka Public Policy Society, managing 6 departments: Publications, Externals, Internals, Marketing, Finance, and Technology — with a team of 40+ members.2. Organised 5 talks with distinguished individuals and held a 2-day career panel in public policy.3. Supervised the creation of the APPS website and oversaw the publication of 11+ articles on various issues related to public policy