About NGERC

What is NGERC?

The Next-Gen Economist Research Collective (NGERC) is an independent, youth-led think tank and research organization dedicated to bridging the critical data gap between official macroeconomic indicators and the lived economic reality of the 14–24 demographic.

Our Focus

Traditional statistical institutions and central banks naturally prioritize aggregate macroeconomic metrics that are weighted toward adult expenditures such as mortgages, industrial fuel, and childcare. Consequently, the unique micro-economies of youth remain underrepresented. NGERC isolates and analyzes these specific microeconomic ecosystems, tracking localized inflation, youth labor dynamics, and digital-era expenditure patterns, and produce methodological working papers that provide empirical proof of our findings.

Our Objective: Authority and Impact

NGERC delivers rigorous, peer-review-quality research designed to influence both academic discourse and public policy. By producing comprehensive, data-driven working papers and economic reports, we provide actionable insights for institutional policymakers, academic researchers, and youth advocacy groups alike ensuring the next generation has a quantifiable voice in macroeconomic policy.

Research Methodology

The NGERC methodological approach involves a seven-step research process, focusing on sampling specific data, historical comparisons, data cleaning, and mathematical weighting. It culminates in generating a final index score, behavioral analysis, and specific policy recommendations.

Groundwork

The text introduces the core problem and reviews books and papers written by past economists. This proves a deep understanding of economic history and shows how different the economy is for youth today compared to the past.

Methodology

This section explains exactly how the research was conducted, how the data was found, and the reasoning behind specific math formulas and surveys.

Quantitative Data

This is the data-driven engine of the report. Spreadsheets are used to build unique youth price indexes, creating solid, mathematical proof that shows how different youth inflation is from official government statistics.

Qualitative Data

Numbers do not tell the whole story. Modern tools like Instagram surveys help figure out why young people make certain financial choices. Real economic terms explain behavior like brand loyalty or why students buy expensive shoes for social status.

Real Solutions

The paper wraps up with practical advice for governments and schools on how to fix these financial problems, followed by an official list of sources.

The Team

Erina Jain

Founder, Lead Researcher, and Editor-in-Chief

Erina Jain is a student writer and researcher with a focused interest in business and economics. She is the creator and editor of an independent digital publication dedicated to tracking emerging economic trends, aiming to inspire other students to stay curious about global markets. An award-winning public speaker and published author on Amazon, Erina also possesses a background in digital design and computer-aided media. Beyond her primary research interests, she is a polyglot, fluent in English and Hindi with an two international DELF diplomas in French. Erina loves to travel, having visited over 20 countries, and dabbles in numismatics, with a collection of over 200 different coins and notes. She is passionate about combining creative storytelling with analytical research to make complex topics accessible.

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