Hello, I'm Dheer Avashia

I have a strong aptitude for analytical thinking and a passion for solving problems. My background in Mathematics and Economics, paired with hands-on experience in data analysis and modeling, helps me deliver data-driven solutions. I'm driven by curiosity, always eager to grow, and strive for leadership roles that challenge me.

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Portrait of Dheer Avashia

Research Experience

Economics Thesis (Hons.)

Economics Department, University Of The South, Sewanee TN ​| Economics Department, University Of Arizona, Tucson AZ | August 2022 - present

I am fascinated by the decision-making framework proposed by Khaneman and Trvskey in the late 1900s. In this research project, I specifically look at the empirical prevalence of the availability heuristic and whether it can explain the disparity between subjective and objective financial knowledge (overconfidence)...

The Theory of Huffman Encoding

Mathematics Department | Sewanee, TN | August 2022 - May 2023

Economics Researcher

Sewanee Undergraduate Research, Sewanee TN. | May 2021 - August 2021

Psychology Research Fellow

Psychology Department, University Of The South, Sewanee, TN | January 2021 - May 2021

Work Experience

User Experience & Marketing

Sayaji Seeds, Ahmedabad, India | April 2020 - August 2020

Business Strategy & Content Production

Connect2Teach, Ahmedabad, India | March 2019 - August 2019

VP Recruitment & Greek Life Assistant

University Of The South Greek Life Office, Sewanee TN | August 2021 - May 2023

Residential Assistant

University of The South Residential Life office, Sewanee TN | January 2021 - May 2023

Marketing Intern

University of the South Wellness Center, Sewanee, TN | September 2019 - August 2021

Technical Skills

Programming

  • Python
  • Julia
  • R
  • HTML
  • LaTeX

Data/Analysis Tools

  • SPSS Statistics
  • STATA
  • Power BI (intermediate)
  • Qualtrics
  • Mathematica

Other Tools

  • Microsoft Office
  • Garageband
  • Stat-key

Graduate Coursework

Quantitative/Applied

  • Applied Economic Analysis: Ridge/LASSO, LATE, Bivariate Probability Models, Forecasting, ARCH and GARCH.
  • Experimental Economics: Individual Decision Making, Social Preferences, Strategic Interactions, Markets.
  • Industrial-organizational Economics: Demand Estimation, Search Models, Upstream/Downstream contracts.
  • Computational Methods in Dynamic Models: Bellman Equations, Discrete and Continous Time and Choice Models

Theory

  • Econometric Theory: MLE, GMM estimation, Kernel estimation, Bootstrap, Jackknife.
  • Advanced Game-Theory: Communication, Cheap Talk, Nash Refinements, Heterogeneous Information, Bayesian Updating.
  • Microeconomic Theory: Preferences, Utility Maximisation, Expected Utility Theory.
  • Mechanism Design: Auction Theory, Public Goods, Bilateral trade.

BSc Coursework

Mathematics

  • Linear Algebra
  • Multidimensional Calculus
  • Differential Equations
  • Abstract Algebra 1
  • Abstract Algebra 2
  • Real Analysis
  • Probability Statistics
  • Time Series

Economics

  • Microeconomic Theory
  • Labor Economics
  • Industrial Organizational Economics
  • Game Theory
  • Econometrics
  • Seminar (Pass with distinction)

Psychology

  • Research Methods and Data Analysis
  • Child Development
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Action Research Lab