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My attempts at understanding research papers

Colonization and Economic Growth: A Visual History in Maps

A visual exploration of how European colonization shaped the economic landscape we see today.

Posted by Kartik Patekar on Friday, March 6, 2026

IV method and Shift-Share instruments

A quick introduction to IV regressions in causal analysis and Shift Share instruments

Posted by Kartik Patekar on Friday, October 17, 2025

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Kartik Patekar

I am a Economics PhD at Boston University. I am broadly intersted in applied microeconomics. My specific interest is in studying technology adoption in developing countries.

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