Rigved Sawant

Economics student with a solid foundation in data analysis, market research, and statistical modelling.

Have academic experience in applying economic principles to real-world scenarios through various academic projects, including tools analysis, and statistical and macroeconomic modelling, such as regressing and policy evaluation. Proficient in services provided by Microsoft 365, SPSS, and other research tools.Strong background in extracurricular activities such as sports, public speaking, and community service, showcasing leadership and analytical skills.

"Dynamics of Egypt: Analysing Unemployment, Inflation and Policy Effectiveness"

February 2025 - March 2025

• Analyzed inflation and unemployment trends in Egypt to derive the Phillips Curve.
• Assessed its validity using Pearson’s Correlation Coefficient and Regression Analysis.
• Identified inefficiencies in the Phillips Curve based on empirical data. Investigated the monetary and fiscal policies implemented to improve Egypt’s economic conditions.
• Conculded that there was a very weak negative correlation between inflation and unemployment in Egypt, due to external factors such as the 2008 Financial Crisis, 2012-13 Political Instability and Devalaution of the Egyptian Pound in 2016.

"Should the government pay the cost of pollution?"

October 2024 - November 2024

• Dealt with negative externalities and market failures, including pollution and the provision of public goods.
• Assessed various policy instruments, including carbon taxes, subsidies, and cap-and-trade systems, elucidating how they operate and what challenges they present.
• Evaluated case studies, such as the Clean Air Act (USA) and congestion pricing in Singapore to highlight examples of market-based interventions.
• Analyzed the trade-offs between efficiency and equity in government responses to externalities.

"Inflation Dynamics and GDP Analysis: A Comparative Study of India and Palau"

August 2024 - October 2024

• A comparative analysis was prepared on the inflationary trends of India's and Palau's CPI and GDP deflator data to evaluate macroeconomic stability and inflation trends during significant economic events, such as India's liberalisation in 1991, the 2008 financial crisis, and the post-pandemic reflation period.
• Evaluated Palau's dependence on tourism, foreign aid, and imports, identifying specific vulnerabilities related to inflation and economic stability.
• Additionally, I applied data analysis and macroeconomic modelling to compare the inflationary impacts of sector-specific versus broad-based approaches.
• Results of the study indicated that the CPI inflation rate was higher than GDP Deflator in Palau due to its dependence on imported goods. The GDP deflator showed less price volatility as it includes all domestically produced goods and services compared to the CPI, which directly reflects consumer prices and the cost of living.

"Analyzing Firm Size and Cost Efficiency in the Asian Automobile Industry"

April 2023 - May 2023

• Analyzed using regression analysis, the impact of firm size on cost efficiency in the Asian automobile industry.
• The pooled regression technique was applied with statistical analysis to determine how financial factors (DFL, DOL, liquidity ratio, firm size) affected profitability.
• Larger firms experience more benefits from economies of scale in that production expenses are decreased and consequently, profits increase.
• Compared findings with prior research and identified data limitations, suggesting improvements for future studies.
• The study revealed a positive relationship between firm size and cost efficiency in the Asian Automobile Industry

"Consumer Behaviour, Vegan Market Analysis and its Environmental Impact"

February 2023- March 2023

• Conducted survey-based research to check for the willingness to pay for vegan meals and accept environmental trade-offs.
• Performed simple linear regression, F- Tests and T-Tests to analyse relationships between age and consumer preferences.
• Examined Google Trends and Euromonitor data on vegetarian market growth across the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, India and the United States.
• The study concluded that even though environmental concerns influence consumer behavior, factors like price, accessibility and cultural. preferences play a larger role in determining the demand for vegan meals across different countries.

Sports

• Part of St Marys School's football team from 6th to 10th grade and reached the semi-finals twice in the inter-school football tournaments.
• Attended the Pune FC football camp and won the best player award in my category.
• Won medals in multiple track and field competitions such as 100m, 200m and 4*100 relay races.
• Participated in and completed various 5km, 7k and 10km races. Won a gold medal in a 5km race in school.
• Was a member of the Erasmus Boxing Club

Cooking

• Have been cooking for over 10 years and also completed online courses on various cuisines such as Thai and Chinese.

Debates and Extempore

• Participated in multiple debates and extempore competitions at school level.

Reading and Listening to Podcasts

• Finding inspiration in economics-related books such as Freakonomics, Poor Economics, Free to Choose, etc. Watching different podcasts with "Think Like an Economist" by Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers being my favourite.

Game Theory

November 2021- December 2021

• Completed an online course on Game Theory from Yale University.
• Used differential calculus and solving systems of equations to find the Nash Equilibrium to determine maximum expected utility