About Us
Our mission is to empower students with a passion for economics to take their first steps into academic publishing, while also fostering an international community where young thinkers can connect, exchange ideas, and inspire one another. Whether it’s analyzing emerging markets, exploring behavioural economics, or critiquing economic policy, we welcome diverse perspectives from around the world.
At The Youth Dividend, we believe that the future of economics begins with the youth of today, and by equipping them with a platform to express their ideas, we aim to cultivate a generation of thinkers who will shape the economic discourse of tomorrow.
Mission Statement :
At The Youth Dividend, our mission is to empower the next generation of economists by providing a global platform for youth-led research, critical inquiry, and academic publishing. We strive to cultivate a vibrant, intellectually curious community where young minds from around the world can share their perspectives, engage in meaningful dialogue, and contribute to the advancement of economic thought. Through accessibility, collaboration, and academic rigor, we aim to inspire and equip future leaders to shape a more informed and inclusive economic future.
Our Founders :
Sanjay Ramakrishnan :
My name is Sanjay Ramakrishnan, and I’m a high school student with a strong academic interest in economics, business, and global development. I co-founded The Youth Dividend with the vision of creating a credible, student-led platform where young economists from around the world can publish their research, engage in thoughtful discussion, and contribute meaningfully to economic discourse. I believe that the youth have valuable perspectives that are often overlooked in traditional academic spaces. Through this journal, I aim to help bridge that gap, encouraging rigorous thinking, collaborative learning, and the exchange of diverse ideas among the next generation of economists.
Outside of the journal, my work spans a range of social entrepreneurship ventures I’ve founded with the aim of creating practical, substantial, real-world impact through the theoretical knowledge and experience I possess.
Saaj Shah :
My name is Saaj, and I’m an economics enthusiast based in the Bay Area. I spend my free time diving into finance journals, tracking the stock market, and engaging in thoughtful conversations about politics. Through The Youth Dividend, my mission is to empower our generation—and those to come—to take an active interest in the decisions made by our leaders. I believe that understanding how economic policies influence our everyday lives is essential to becoming informed citizens and creating meaningful change in society.