I am an Assistant Professor of Economics in the Faculty of Political Science and Economics at Waseda University in Tokyo, Japan. My previous affiliations include Meiji Gakuin University in Japan, the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) in Bangladesh, the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) in the UK, and several other institutions.

My primary research interests span labor economics, development economics, microeconomics, and empirical and applied economics. I also have research interests in public economics, agricultural economics, and macroeconomics.My current research projects focus on the labor market and behavioral dimensions of migration and refugee-related issues, agricultural economics and food safety, and the implications of education support. My previous research has addressed a broad range of issues, including women’s economic contribution and empowerment, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), agricultural economics and food safety, and trends in macroeconomic, health, and education indicators. My PhD research examined the labor market implications of public-sector recruitment policies and safety enforcement in export-oriented industries.I teach courses in public economics, data and econometric methods, development economics, and labor economics.In addition to my academic and research activities, I enjoy engaging in voluntary initiatives aimed at contributing to social welfare and promoting the provision of social goods.Website: https://shahidapervin.com