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ThinkLab

Economics & Policy

Bridging Research, People and Policy.

An independent research platform committed to producing rigorous economic and policy analysis — accessible to academics, policymakers, and the public alike.

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About ThinkLab

Where Evidence Meets the Real World

ThinkLab: Economics & Policy is an independent research organization dedicated to producing high-quality economic research that matters — not just in academic journals, but in real policy conversations and public understanding.

We believe the gap between academic research and public discourse is one of the most urgent problems in modern policy. ThinkLab exists to close that gap.

Whether you're a researcher seeking collaboration, a student looking to gain research experience, or a policymaker searching for evidence-based guidance — ThinkLab is built for you.

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The Team

Muhammad Taky Tahmid

Muhammad Taky Tahmid

Founder & Research Director

Economist and researcher focused on climate economics, development, and applied policy analysis.

tahmid@thinklabep.org
Research Areas

What We Study

Economics, environment, and public policy — with a focus on real-world implications.

Climate Economics

Economic consequences of climate shocks and environmental policy in developing economies.

Climate Shocks Industrial Policy Developing Countries

Development Economics

Economic growth, poverty, structural transformation, and the role of institutions in development.

Growth Institutions Structural Change

Applied Policy Analysis

Translating research into actionable recommendations across fiscal, trade, and labor policy.

Fiscal Policy Trade Labor Markets
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Research Output

Working papers, policy briefs, and published research from ThinkLab researchers.

Working Paper 2024

Climate Shocks, Input-Output Linkages, and Manufacturing Contraction: Evidence from Developing Countries

Muhammad Taky Tahmid

This paper examines how climate shocks propagate through input-output linkages to affect manufacturing sectors in developing countries, providing empirical evidence on the economic consequences of climate-induced disruptions.

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Ongoing Research

Ongoing Research Projects

ThinkLab has several active research projects currently underway. Contact us to learn more about ongoing work and collaboration opportunities.

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We actively collaborate with students, researchers, and professionals who are passionate about economics and policy. Paid research opportunities available.

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Research Assistants

Undergraduate and graduate students interested in hands-on research experience in economics and policy analysis. Paid positions available for qualified candidates.

  • Data collection & analysis
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Experienced researchers and faculty interested in collaborative projects, joint publications, and cross-institutional research partnerships.

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Anyone curious about economics and policy. Follow our work, engage with our content, attend events, and help spread research beyond academic walls.

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Lectures & Tutorials

Free economics tutorials for students and the public — rigorous, accessible, and practical.

Microeconomics

Consumer theory, firm behavior, market structures, and welfare economics — from fundamentals to advanced topics.

Consumer TheoryMarketsGame Theory

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Macroeconomics

GDP, inflation, unemployment, monetary and fiscal policy — understanding economies at the national and global level.

GDPMonetary PolicyGrowth Models

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Econometrics

OLS, IV, panel data, time series, and causal inference — statistical tools for rigorous economic analysis.

OLSPanel DataCausal Inference

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Mathematics for Economics

Calculus, linear algebra, optimization, and probability — the essential mathematical toolkit for economists.

CalculusOptimizationLinear Algebra

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Whether you're interested in collaborating, applying for a research position, or just want to learn more about ThinkLab — we'd love to hear from you.

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