Join us for a MethodsNET Webinar featuring Dr. Vijayendra Rao
Event Details
- Date: February 5th, 2026
- Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Central European Time (CET)
- Location: Online (Link provided upon registration)
We are proud to host Dr. Vijayendra Rao (World Bank Lead Economist & Northwestern University Scholar-Practitioner) for an in-depth exploration of his latest research published in The Economic Journal. Dr. Rao will present a groundbreaking method: “Qualitative Analysis with Large-N,” applying it to aspirations in Bangladesh while discussing the broader implications of AI for our field.
Key Discussion Points:
- The role of AI in concept building (intension and extension).
- The impact of AI on case selection and data compilation.
- Maintaining contextual sensitivity in the age of computational logic.
- Bridging the gap between rigorous empirical analysis and deep ethnographic engagement.