Hi, my name is Zehra Farooq and I am a PhD Economics candidate at Tulane University. I am in the process of finishing my job market paper and I am currently working as an RA for the CEQ (Commitment to Equity) Institute. I will be on the job market in November, 2025.

In the three papers of my dissertation, I focus on studying the various arms of a fiscal policy such as: evaluating the efficiency of tax enforcement strategies to reduce tax evasion and increase revenue collection; providing empirical evidence to emphasize that policies directed at vulnerable segments can reduce baseline health inequities that can lead to long term decrease in inequality; and determining the overall welfare effect of cash transfer programs aimed at improving access to education in developing countries.