Spandan Roy
  Iowa State University 

I am an aspiring macroeconomist with research interests in structural transformation, development, human capital, and taxation. 

My work on structural transformation examines how economies transition across sectors—agriculture, manufacturing, and services—driven by endogenous growth of human capital. I aim to bridge theoretical models of structural change with practical insights for policy design in developing economies.

My research also focuses on macroeconomic policy in capital-constrained environments, with an emphasis on optimal taxation and debt management. I study how governments can design welfare-improving tax and borrowing strategies under external financing constraints.

I use tools from dynamic programming, general equilibrium modeling, and numerical simulation to analyze these questions.

Prior to my Ph.D., I earned a Master’s in Economics from the Delhi School of Economics and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from  Jadavpur University. I have also worked as a Research Analyst at the Institute of Economic Growth, focusing on empirical and policy-relevant economic analysis.

Macroeconomics: Dynamic macroeconomic models, focusing on structural transformation, economic growth, optimal taxation, and development, along with experience in international trade and finance.

Computational Skills and Data Analysis: Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, Mathematica, and STATA for numerical programming, econometric analysis, and handling large datasets. 

Interdisciplinary Perspective and Technical Proficiency: A foundation in mathematical optimization, linear algebra, calculus, and a range of econometric methods. My engineering background complements my economics expertise, providing a platform for research and policy analysis.