Pranav Bhandarkar
About Pranav Bhandarkar
Pranav Bhandarkar is an Assistant Analyst at the Congressional Budget Office, where he has worked since 2019. He has a background in political science and economics, having held research positions at Yale University and the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
Work at Congressional Budget Office
Pranav Bhandarkar has been employed at the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) as an Assistant Analyst since 2019. In this role, he contributes to the analysis of budgetary and economic issues, providing insights that inform legislative decisions. His work involves evaluating the financial implications of proposed policies and programs, which supports Congress in its budgetary planning and decision-making processes.
Previous Experience at Yale University
Prior to his current position, Pranav Bhandarkar worked at Yale University in various capacities. He served as a Research Assistant in the Department of Political Science from 2015 to 2017, where he engaged in research activities that supported faculty projects. Additionally, he was a Predoctoral Research Fellow at Yale Law School from 2018 to 2019, focusing on legal and policy research. He also held the position of Director's Fellow at the Yale Institution for Social and Policy Studies in 2016.
Internship at U.S. Department of the Treasury
In 2017, Pranav Bhandarkar completed a two-month internship at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, specifically within the Office of Economic Policy. During this internship, he assisted in analyzing economic data and policy proposals, gaining practical experience in government operations and economic analysis.
Education and Expertise
Pranav Bhandarkar holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Politics, Economics, and Ethics from Yale University, which he completed from 2014 to 2018. He also studied at the University of Georgia for one year from 2013 to 2014. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in political science and economic policy, which he applies in his professional roles.