Jain Family Institute
The Jain Family Institute is a nonpartisan applied research organization focused on advancing practical solutions to complex social and economic challenges. Founded in 2014 by hedge fund manager Bobby Jain, the institute seeks to drive real-world impact by identifying, designing, and implementing high-impact, evidence-based interventions grounded in rigorous social science research. Operating at the intersection of economics, finance, public policy, technology, and social science, JFI develops actionable tools, analytical frameworks, and policy-ready insights that support informed decision-making across the public sector. Its work is designed to translate theory into practice, helping governments, public institutions, and regional coalitions address issues related to economic stability, inequality, and long-term social value creation. In addition to applied research, the Jain Family Institute produces policy briefs, financial models, simulation tools, and in-depth analysis used by policymakers, researchers, advocacy organizations, and media to inform public debate and shape institutional change. JFI collaborates closely with governments, multilateral organizations, academic institutions, civil society groups, and philanthropic partners to design and implement research-led programs that are scalable, practical, and grounded in real-world constraints.
ABOUT THE JAIN FAMILY INSTITUTE
The Jain Family Institute is a nonpartisan applied research organization dedicated to shaping more equitable markets and effective public policy through rigorous research, innovative policy design, and real-world implementation tools.
JFI focuses on ensuring that new ideas are not only theoretically sound but also practical, scalable, and impactful in applied settings.
JFI develops integrated, end-to-end solutions that span policy research, program design, and execution, helping governments and public institutions translate evidence into action.
The institute also publishes Phenomenal World, a respected journal of analysis and commentary on economics, finance, history, public policy, and political economy, featuring contributions from both emerging and established scholars.
Beyond education and economic policy, JFI’s research portfolio includes climate change and decarbonization, renewable energy finance, digital ethics and AI regulation, and criminal justice policy.
KEY AREAS OF RESEARCH & INITIATIVES
Guaranteed Income & Social Wealth – JFI designs pilot programs, develops policy frameworks, and analyzes data related to guaranteed income and social wealth initiatives aimed at reducing poverty, addressing inequality, and improving long-term economic stability.
Higher Education Finance – The institute conducts in-depth research on student debt, higher education financing, and income-contingent repayment models, evaluating their impact on access to education, labor market outcomes, and long-term financial well-being.
Digital Ethics & Governance – JFI examines the ethical use of data, artificial intelligence, and digital systems to ensure technological innovation aligns with the public interest and supports fair, accountable governance.
Social Wealth Fund Management – The institute builds financial models and governance frameworks that help governments and communities transform public assets into professionally managed social wealth funds that generate sustainable public value.
Financing the Energy Transition – JFI provides technical assistance, financial modeling, and policy design support to governments and investors advancing an equitable transition to clean energy, renewable infrastructure, and decarbonization.
Proxy Data & Corporate Stewardship – Through its Center for Active Stewardship, JFI develops data tools and analytical frameworks that enable asset owners to align investment practices with long-term value creation and effective shareholder engagement.