Fabiha Bushra
Fabiha Bushra
I am a Ph.D. candidate in Economics at Carleton University specializing in labour, health, and development economics. My research uses applied micro-econometrics and geospatial methods to measure how external shocks affect vulnerable populations. I analyze Census and geocoded survey data along with administrative records to study key outcomes such as education attainment, employment and child health.
Broadly, I am interested in contributing to policymaking that advances gender equity and public health.
Research Areas: Applied Microeconomics, Labour, Health, Gender and Development Economics
Education:
Ph.D. in Economics, Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada -Thesis Defended, 2025
M.A. in Economics (Specialization in Data Science), Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada -2019