His research is at the intersection of environmental and development economics with an emphasis on the role of public policy and institutions in helping the poor cope with climate change. In recent years, he has conducted research in India, Indonesia, Mexico, Nepal, and Mozambique. Prior to joining UCSD, Professor Garg was a postdoctoral fellow at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). He received a B.A. in economics (with Honors) and a B.S. in mathematics from Lafayette College in 2010, and a Ph.D. in applied economics and management from Cornell University in 2015.