Simran Kainth
Chicago,IL
Summary
As an Economics and Quantitative Analyst with a Master's from DePaul University, I excel in data analytics, economic modeling, and statistical analysis. My advanced data analysis and economic theory skills position me to examine economic and business policies effectively. I am committed to supporting business growth and operational excellence through quantitative techniques.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Research Intern
Cato Institute
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Company Overview: Tax Policy Studies
- Conducted research on tax policy and evaluated pro-growth strategies.
- Analyzed economic implications of tax reforms to identify optimal policy recommendations.
Research Intern/Writer
Sustainable Living Guide
11.2024 - 01.2025
- Led a research project on Women and climate using behavioral economics.
- Highlighted women's role in climate action and developed nudging strategies to empower them in sustainable practices.
Graduate Assistant (Part-time, Remote)
DePaul University
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Company Overview: Business Analytics
- Leveraged Excel for advanced data analysis and visualization.
- Supported faculty research through data collection, cleaning, and interpretation.
- Generated concise Excel reports and dashboards for data presentation.
- Assisted faculty in grading assignments.
Education
MSc. - Economics and Quantitative Analysis
DePaul University
Chicago, IL08.2024
MA. - Economics
Panjab University
Chandigarh, India05.2019
Bachelor of Commerce -
Panjab University
Chandigarh, India05.2017
Skills
Economic Analysis:
- Microeconomic Analysis and Policy Evaluation
- Macroeconomic Trend Analysis and Forecasting
- Behavioral Economics Applications to Decision-Making
Data Analytics and Statistical Methods:
- Advanced Regression Modeling and Interpretation
- Time Series Modeling and Forecasting Techniques
- Panel Data Analysis and Longitudinal Study Design
- Causal Inference Methods for Policy and Business Impact
Business and Strategy Development:
- Business Strategy Formulation and Competitive Analysis
- Financial Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting
- Risk Assessment, Mitigation, and Decision Support
Technical Tools and Programming:
- Microsoft Excel (Advanced Functions, PivotTables, Dashboards)
- R (Econometric Modeling, Data Visualization, Statistical Computing)
- Python (Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling)
- SAS (Data Management, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Analysis)
- SQL (Database Querying, Data Extraction and Transformation)
- Tableau (Interactive Dashboards, Data Storytelling, Visualization)
- Stata (Econometric Modeling, Statistical Analysis)
Projects
Analysis of Non-Immigrant Health Patterns in Chicago
DePaul University | Feb 2024 – Mar 2024
- Conducted an empirical study on non-immigrant health patterns using regression analysis and social network modeling.
- Identified significant predictors of health behaviors, with a focus on language barriers and access to healthcare services.
Impact of Cost-of-Living Changes on Urban Population Growth
DePaul University | May 2024 – Jun 2024
- Applied Granger causality tests and Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) time series models to examine population shifts.
- Determined that housing affordability was a key driver influencing urban migration patterns.
Smoking Rates in Chicago: Socioeconomic Impacts
DePaul University | Aug 2024
- Analyzed the relationship between income, education, and smoking rates using clustering and predictive modeling techniques.
- Found that communities with lower education levels and higher poverty rates exhibited significantly higher smoking prevalence.
Designing a Behavioral Intervention: Addressing School Absenteeism in India
DePaul University | Aug 2024
- Proposed behavioral economics-based interventions to reduce absenteeism among marginalized Indian communities.
- Recommended financial incentives, positive reinforcement, and automatic enrollment strategies to boost school attendance.
References
- Professor Gabriella Bucci, DePaul University, gbucci@depaul.edu, +1 708-912-7808
- Professor Rafael Tenorio, DePaul University, rtenorio@depaul.edu
- Professor Jin Man Lee, DePaul University, jlee141@depaul.edu, +1 312-362-5970
Timeline
Research Intern
Cato Institute
01.2025 - 04.2025
Research Intern/Writer
Sustainable Living Guide
11.2024 - 01.2025
Graduate Assistant (Part-time, Remote)
DePaul University
01.2024 - 06.2024
MSc. - Economics and Quantitative Analysis
DePaul University
MA. - Economics
Panjab University
Bachelor of Commerce -
Panjab University
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