Market Research in Economics of International Cultural Centres

We are a start-up and diversifying into an International business of Shared Spaces. Our Founder has been Head of a Private Equity Fund based out of Washington DC. We are looking for a self motivated intern to do a study on the Economic Value Added (EVA) & Other Benefits of International Cultural Centres in India and around the world. As part of this study the intern will also study the Profitability/Sustainability of various divisions, schemes and programs of an International centre expressed in Profit per SqFt of Real estate or Net Profitability post manpower. The scope of this program can also be expanded to compare these metrics with international hubs, co working spaces, cafes & restaurants, art galleries, movie theatres, education institutions, libraries. It also entails benchmarking creative ideas of multi use spaces and best practices on space and program EVAs per sq ft! Preferably done under the supervision of a Professor of Economics. Project involves interviewing the responsible people at International Centres including: Alliance Française Max Mueler Russian Cultural Centre Auroville Based International Centres & pavilions Skills: Expert Knowledge of Economics, Preferably a Masters or PhD in Economics Student in Real Estate Economics Advanced Statistical Knowledge Expert at Excel Expert at Reading & Interpreting Financial Statements, Annual Reports, Balance Sheet and P&L Statements Knowledge of Design of Surveys, Interviewing Techniques. (with a Friendly and Affable Nature) Knowledge & Interest on Architecture, Interior Design & Real Esate There will be no stipend on this project. However depending on the quality of work, a bonus will be paid on submission of the report and a possibility of full time employment. Please send a cover letter, a paper written by you along with your CV.