Vaasu Aggarwal is a research assistant at RIS with background in economics, holding an M.A. and B.A. (Hons.) in Economics from Ambedkar University Delhi. His research interests lie in financial inclusion, development finance, monetary policy and public policy, with hands-on experience in policy evaluation and macroeconomic analysis.

Vaasu has worked on impact assessment projects for Ministry of Rural Development as a research intern, evaluating the socio-economic benefits of PMAY-G. He has also worked on a project titled "Channel System in Monetary Policy". Vaasu has also contributed in tlarge scale data processing during his stint at the National Informatics Centre, Vaasu's professional journey also includes his tenure as a Research Assistant at the National Economic Forum.

Recent Publications:

The Rate Cut Conundrum
National Economic Forum · Oct 4, 2024
https://nationaleconomicforum.org/nef_articles/the-rate-cut-conundrum/

Inflation Face-off: The Battle between Headline and CoreInflation Face-off: The Battle between Headline and Core

National Economic Forum · Nov 3, 2024
https://nationaleconomicforum.org/hot_off_the_dais/inflation-face-off-the-battle-between-headline-and-core/

Article 39(b): Balancing State Power and Property RightsArticle 39(b): Balancing State Power and Property Rights

National Economic Forum · Nov 15, 2024
https://nationaleconomicforum.org/nef_articles/article-39b-balancing-state-power-and-property-rights/
 

Financial Lifeline or Empty Promises?: The Stakes of COP29’s Climate Finance CommitmentsFinancial Lifeline or Empty Promises?: The Stakes of COP29’s Climate Finance Commitments

National Economic Forum · Nov 19, 2024
https://nationaleconomicforum.org/hot_off_the_dais/financial-lifeline-or-empty-promises-the-stakes-of-cop29s-climate-finance-commitments/
 

Knotty Affair: Sustainability of the Big Fat Indian WeddingKnotty Affair: Sustainability of the Big Fat Indian Wedding

National Economic Forum · Nov 20, 2024
https://nationaleconomicforum.org/hot_off_the_dais/knotty-affair-sustainability-of-the-big-fat-indian-wedding/
 

Green Dreams and Dollar Schemes: Financing Climate Solutions with Green BondsGreen Dreams and Dollar Schemes: Financing Climate Solutions with Green Bonds

Arthik Samvaad, National Economic Forum · Nov 29, 2024
https://nationaleconomicforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/NEF2nd-Newsletter-Nov-29-3.pdf

Carbon Chronicles: How Emission Trading is Financing Our FutureCarbon Chronicles: How Emission Trading is Financing Our Future

Arthik Samvaad, National Economic Forum · Nov 29, 2024
https://nationaleconomicforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/NEF2nd-Newsletter-Nov-29-3.pdf
 

Harnessing the Potential of India's Blue Economy: Opportunities, Challenges, and Pathways for Sustainable GrowthHarnessing the Potential of India's Blue Economy: Opportunities, Challenges, and Pathways for Sustainable Growth

Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS) · Feb 1, 2025
https://ris.org.in/cmec/pdf/Harnessing.pdf