Chutima has worked on a variety of research projects related to development economics. One of her projects studies the relationship between economic behavior and social network structures of villagers in rural Gambia. She also has experience in public health and microfinance research in India.
Chutima graduated summa cum laude from Lafayette College (PA, USA) with a bachelor’s degree in economics and mathematics. She spent a year at the London School of Economics, UK. She then went on to receive her PhD from Duke University (North Carolina, USA).
Research Interests
- Development Economics