Vamakshi Chaturvedi
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Economist writing on digital economies, innovation, resilience, and the future of work. Exploring how data and policy shape opportunity, cities, and global development. NYC-focused.
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The Economics of Scale and Trust: Lessons from Digital Marketplaces
INTRODUCTION From Amazon to Airbnb, every major digital marketplace operates on two invisible currencies: scale and trust. The World Economic Forum’s 2024 Digital Trust Index reports that more than 70 percent of online users consider trust to be their deciding factor when engaging on a platform. At the same time, OECD data shows that network-driven firms now account for over half of global market capitalization. Scale accelerates growth, but trust sustains it. Without credible systems for fairness, transparency, and reliability, even the most efficient digital markets can collapse under their own information burden. Today’s economist must therefore study not just supply and demand, but also credibility, connection, and the human behavior that powers digital interactions.
By Vamakshi Chaturvediabout a month ago in Journal
How Data Analytics Is Transforming Economic Research in the U.S. and Beyond
INTRODUCTION Numbers have always shaped policy — but today, the scale and speed of data generation have rewritten the rules. According to the World Bank, nearly 90 percent of the world’s data was created in just the last two years. This explosion has fundamentally transformed economic research, pushing economists to move beyond traditional surveys and spreadsheets into the world of machine learning, high-frequency indicators, and complex digital footprints. From Delhi to New York, data analytics now underpins decisions that influence inflation, employment, financial stability, consumption, and risk.
By Vamakshi Chaturvedi2 months ago in Journal
How Behavioral Nudges Could Improve Workplace Productivity and Urban Policy. AI-Generated.
INTRODUCTION In the rush of modern workplaces and crowded cities, tiny decisions often shape massive outcomes. According to the OECD, workplace distractions cost companies more than $600 billion each year in lost productivity—a striking reminder that small, moment-to-moment choices carry significant price tags. Whether we hit “reply all” impulsively, stand in the middle of a subway door instead of stepping aside, or forget to use a crosswalk, the smallest behaviors can cumulatively shape how effectively systems function.
By Vamakshi Chaturvedi2 months ago in Journal
AI, Automation, and the Future of Jobs: Lessons for India and the U.S.. AI-Generated.
INTRODUCTION Automation is no longer a distant concept; it is an active force reshaping industries across the world. According to a 2023 McKinsey report, up to 800 million jobs could be displaced globally by 2030, with emerging economies like India and advanced economies like the United States facing different but equally urgent challenges. The key question today is not whether automation will reshape work, but whether societies can adapt quickly enough to manage the transition. Although India and the U.S. are worlds apart in scale and economic structure, both countries offer valuable lessons on preparing for a future where human–machine collaboration defines prosperity.
By Vamakshi Chaturvedi2 months ago in Journal
The Digital Infrastructure Dividend: Cloud, Chips, and Connectivity as the New Growth Engines. AI-Generated.
INTRODUCTION Infrastructure once meant roads, ports, and railways. Today, it means cloud servers, semiconductor fabs, and fiber-optic cables — the arteries of a digital economy. As highlighted in global datasets on page 2 of your original story, the IMF Digital Economy Outlook (2025) reports that economies with strong digital infrastructure grew 2.5× faster in the post-pandemic recovery than those without. Productivity in the 21st century no longer depends solely on physical capital; it depends on computational capacity.
By Vamakshi Chaturvedi2 months ago in Journal
Climate Shocks and Young Workers: How a Changing Environment Is Reshaping Productivity in Emerging Economies. AI-Generated.
When people talk about climate change, they often jump straight to melting ice caps, rising temperatures, and environmental warnings. What doesn’t get discussed enough is something much more personal: how climate shocks are now shaping everyday work, income, and productivity — especially for young people in emerging economies.
By Vamakshi Chaturvedi2 months ago in Journal
The Economics of Housing Affordability in New York City: Beyond Supply and Demand. AI-Generated.
INTRODUCTION Housing in New York City has become one of the most powerful illustrations of modern inequality. According to the New York City Comptroller’s Office, more than half of all renters are considered rent-burdened, spending over 30 percent of their income simply to keep a roof over their heads. Median rents in Manhattan surpassed $4,500 per month in 2024, placing homeownership far beyond reach for most middle-income households. These realities highlight a deeper problem: the affordability crisis cannot be understood through the simple lens of supply and demand. Instead, it is shaped by a complex network of zoning laws, wage stagnation, global financial flows, and policy choices that collectively determine who can live in the city and under what conditions.
By Vamakshi Chaturvedi2 months ago in Journal
