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Nava Ashraf
Enhance your team's performance and satisfaction with insights from Nava Ashraf, speaker, Director of Research at the Marshall Institute.
Nava Ashraf is an accomplished behavioural economist and field researcher whose work focuses on improving workforce performance and employee satisfaction through evidence-based practices. Her expertise in evaluating the impact of various policies and incentives makes her a leading voice in the field of economics, particularly in areas such as gender economics, family economics, and workplace dynamics.
Nava's journey in economics has been marked by a commitment to understanding the complexities of human behaviour in professional settings. She has faced the challenge of translating theoretical concepts into practical applications that can enhance organisational effectiveness. This dedication has led her to become a pioneering authority on altruistic capital, a concept that explores the motivations behind cooperative behaviour in the workplace.
Currently, she holds the position of inaugural Director of Research at the Marshall Institute and serves as co-director of the Psychology and Economics Program at STICERD. In addition, she is the founding director of the Altruistic Capital Lab, where she continues to explore innovative approaches to fostering collaboration and inclusivity in diverse work environments. As a professor of economics at the London School of Economics, she shares her insights with the next generation of economists, equipping them with the tools to address contemporary challenges in the workforce.
Nava's contributions to the field have been recognised through various accolades, reflecting her influence and commitment to advancing economic understanding. Her research not only informs policy but also provides practical solutions for organisations seeking to enhance employee engagement and satisfaction. Through her work, she continues to inspire others to consider the broader implications of economic behaviour in shaping effective and inclusive workplaces.
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Nava Ashraf draws on field research and randomised controlled trials to translate behavioural economics findings into practical policy recommendations for organisations, focusing on workforce performance, gender economics, and the mechanisms behind cooperative behaviour in professional settings.
Nava Ashraf specialises in behavioural economics, gender and family economics, workplace dynamics, and the study of altruistic capital as a driver of cooperative behaviour in organisations. She is Professor of Economics at the London School of Economics, where she also serves as inaugural Director of Research at the Marshall Institute and founding director of the Altruistic Capital Lab.
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