How a 19-year-old economist is turning theory into real-world simulations
Chandrini Sugumar sees an economic question in a cup of coffee, a desirable brand and even the carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere. For the 19-year-old BSc (Hons) Economics student at De Montfort University Dubai, the subject belongs in the choices people make, the systems shaping those choices and the consequences that follow. Her mission is to help other students recognise it there too.…
Chandrini Sugumar, a 19-year-old economics student at De Montfort University Dubai, has turned her academic insights into real-world applications, aiming to make economics relatable to everyday life. As President of the university's Rethinking Economics Society, she has developed programs to demonstrate how economics influences decisions and societal outcomes.
Through her LinkedIn articles and the Economics Pitch Programme, Sugumar encourages students to apply economic principles to contemporary challenges, such as artificial intelligence, climate change, and consumer behavior. Her Economics Crash Simulator immerses students in simulated business crises, teaching them risk management and the long-term implications of short-term decisions.
Sugumar has also organized Model United Nations conferences, integrating economic discussions into historical and futuristic scenarios. Additionally, she founded a student-led logistics and event-supply business to offer affordable, high-quality supplies to educational institutions, striving to create a sustainable model that bridges the gap between profitability and social impact.
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