Swati Sharma

Economist

About Me

Greetings!

I am an Economist specializing in monetary policy, open economy macroeconomics, and international economics. My work is driven by a passion for analyzing complex economic systems and uncovering insights that can inform policy decisions and enhance economic outcomes. With strong research skills and a keen ability to synthesize data, I focus on identifying key trends and implications for policymaking and broader global governance. In addition to my research, I am deeply committed to teaching and empowering students. I am committed to fostering a collaborative learning environment where ideas are exchanged freely, critical thinking is encouraged, and economic theory is brought to life. I find great fulfillment in guiding students on their academic journeys and helping them engage with real-world economic challenges while nurturing the next generation of thinkers and problem-solvers.

About me
- Originally from India, I moved to the U.S. in 2019 to get my doctoral degree. Armed with a bachelor’s degree in Economics and two additional master’s degrees in the same field, I am fervently engaged in studying the dynamic setup of open economy macroeconomic policies. Alongside my research pursuits, teaching is a genuine passion of mine, and I have gained valuable experience instructing undergraduate courses. An avid reader, I find equal joy in exploring new destinations and expressing my creativity through sketching. I’m always open to new experiences, cultures, and ways of thinking.
Education
- Florida International University, Miami, FL
  Aug. 2019 - July 2024
  - PhD in Economics
- Florida International University, Miami, FL
  Aug. 2019 - July 2021
  - MA in Economics
- Amity University, Uttar Pradesh, IN
  July 2014 - May 2016
  - MA in Economics
- University of Delhi, New Delhi, IN
  July 2010 - June 2013
  - BA Honors in Economics
Academic Experience
- University of North Carolina Wilmington
  Aug. 2024 - Ongoing
  
  Lecturer
  - Principles of Macroeconomics, ECN222 - Fall 2024, 3 sections
    Syllabus
  - Principles of Macroeconomics, ECN222 - Spring 2025, 3 sections
- Florida International University
  Aug. 2021 - July 2024
  
  Graduate Assistant - Instructor
  - Principles of Macroeconomics - Fall 2021, Summer 2022, Summer 2023, Fall 2023
    Syllabus
    Teaching Evaluations
  - Principles of Microeconomics - Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Summer 2024
    Syllabus
    Teaching Evaluations
- Florida International University
  Aug. 2019 - July 2024
  
  Teaching Assistant
  - International Trade and Industrial Organization
  - Introduction to Economic Development
  - Introduction to Econometrics
  - Women, Men, and Work in the USA
Research
- Inflation Targeting: Is it still making a difference? (WP)
  - Abstract- With more than three decades since its first adoption, Inflation targeting (IT) has emerged as the popular monetary policy regime that has been increasingly adopted by advanced as well as emerging economies. This paper examines the impact of adopting IT on inflation using a staggered difference-in-difference approach. The estimation methodology is relevant to the multiple periods and variation in treatment timing setup. The long panel data set is divided into two sample periods, and these samples are further restricted based on certain threshold analyses. The findings suggest that IT reduces inflation for treated countries, on average, by 2.5%.
- Financial development under Inflation Targeting
  - Abstract - Promoting price stability is essential to guaranteeing a sound financial environment. Researchers and policy-makers alike worldwide still debate the relationship between monetary policy and financial development. This paper empirically estimates the impact of adopting IT on financial development. It evaluates the impact of adopting the policy on the overall Financial Development (FD) Index, Financial Markets Index (FMI), and Financial Institutions Index (FII). The study uses the recently developed quasi-experimental model estimation of staggered treatment adoption design, taking heterogeneity and endogeneity in treatment into account, to address the complexity of the relationship between monetary policy and financial development and evaluate it systematically. The results indicate that the policy adoption has a positive impact on all three indices with an average increase of 8.03%.
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Swati Sharma

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