Supreet Kaur in office with textile in background

Research Bio

Supreet Kaur is an associate professor in the Department of Economics at UC Berkeley.  Her research interests include labor markets in developing countries, behavioral labor economics, and the psychology of poverty.

Research Expertise and Interest

development economics, behavioral economics, labor economics

In the News

COVID-19 in the global south: Economic impacts and recovery

COVID-19 is threatening the health and economic security of communities around the world, with dire implications for those living in poverty. As the pandemic unfolds, the Center for Effective Global Action (CEGA) is committed to sharing practical insights that can support evidence-based responses in the Global South.

Teaching

Courses taught during the three most recent terms
2026 Spring

  • Supervised Independent Study and Research  [ECON 199]  

  • Development Economics  [ECON 270B]  

  • Supervised Independent Study and Research  [ECON 299]  

  • Individual Study for Doctoral Students  [ECON 602]  

  • Senior Honors Thesis  [ECON H195B]  

2025 Fall

  • Supervised Independent Study and Research  [ECON 199]  

  • Supervised Independent Study and Research  [ECON 299]  

  • Senior Honors Thesis  [ECON H195B]  

2025 Summer

  • Supervised Independent Study and Research  [ECON 299]  

2025 Spring

  • Supervised Independent Study and Research  [ECON 199]  

  • Development Economics  [ECON 270B]  

  • Seminar in Development Economics  [ECON 271]  

  • Supervised Independent Study and Research  [ECON 299]  

  • Individual Study for Doctoral Students  [ECON 602]  

  • Senior Honors Thesis  [ECON H195B]