Kaushik Basu
Professor of Economics, Cornell University, and former Chief Economist of the World Bank
244,252
Followers
2,958
Following
9,958
Tweets
749.8
Avg Engagement
1,530
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @kaushikcbasu's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.
Account Classification
- Account Size: Macro Influencer (100K+)
- Account Age:2008-12-02
- Verification:No
- Location:New York
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,242
- Avg Likes per Tweet:576.0
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:173.8
- Followers Analyzed:50,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,242 tweetsHis tweets receive substantial likes and retweets, indicating strong public interest in his views. The high engagement suggests his audience values his analysis and commentary on current events.
576.0
Avg Likes/Tweet
173.8
Avg Retweets/Tweet
1,867,496
Total Likes
563,442
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
130
Median Likes
16
Median Retweets
539
75th Percentile
53,043
Top Tweet
3.07
Engagement per 1K Followers
Normalized influence metric
Viral Spikes
Engagement Pattern
Few posts get most engagement
Posting Behavior
Content style and format preferences
Broadcaster
Primarily shares original content
75.2%
Original
4.4%
Replies
14.1%
Retweets
6.3%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
3.0%
With Media
50.7%
With Links
2.0%
With #Tags
23.5%
With @Mentions
0.6%
With Emojis
172
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Broadcast
Focuses on original content over replies
0.06
Reply/Original Ratio
0.45
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Somewhat Bursty
Occasional posting spikes
68.2%
Weekday Posts
31.8%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,242 tweetsContent Type Distribution
Content Breakdown
What This Reveals About Their Strategy
This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.
The 456 retweets (14% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
Based on 3,242 tweetsEngagement by Hour (UTC)
Posting Frequency Over Time
Timing Insights
Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.
Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.
Audience Demographics
Based on 50,000 followersHis audience includes academics, policymakers, and individuals interested in economic development and public policy. The content appeals to those seeking informed perspectives on India's socio-economic challenges.
Average
Audience Quality
26.5%
Suspicion Index
26.7%
Low-Quality %
34
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
37.7%
Empty Bio
24.2%
<10 Tweets
16.4%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
62.2%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
88.5%
No URL
15.8%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
73,455,508
Total Potential Reach
34
Median Follower Reach
139
75th Percentile Reach
5.6%
>1K followers
1.0%
>10K followers
0.3%
>50K followers
0.2%
>100K followers
Creator vs Consumer Split
Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).
53.8%
Creators
26,878 accounts
22.1%
Consumers
11,028 accounts
24.2%
Dormant
12,094 accounts
Follower Influence Distribution
How many followers do their followers have?
Follower Account Age
How long have followers been on Twitter?
Geographic Distribution
Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):
585
Verified Followers
0.58% of total
9,148
Protected Accounts
9.06% of total
6 years
Avg Account Age
of their followers
Notable Followers (By Influence)
Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:
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|---|---|---|---|
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| @fbhutto | 2,698,967 | Writer | politics, activism, literature |
| @ppbajpai | 2,608,311 | Journalist | Journalist, News, Media |
| @drsanjaygupta | 2,463,605 | Neurosurgeon | Neurosurgery, Medical, Correspondent |
| @ReallySwara | 1,992,784 | Actor | vibrator, trolls, actor |
| @AndrewYang | 1,698,811 | Entrepreneur | Entrepreneur, UBI, Human-Centered Economy |
| @Trendulkar | 1,288,875 | Marketer | sports, movies, songs |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
64,800
Followers With Bio
36,182
Followers Without Bio
64.17%
% With Bio
35.83%
% Without Bio
Why Audience Demographics Matter
Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.
Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.
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Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,242 analyzed145,356
Combined Engagement
72,519
Total Likes
72,837
Total Retweets
29,071
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
0%
With Hashtags
60%
With @Mentions
20%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
I’ve now studied India’s new farm bills & realize they are flawed & will be detrimental to farmers. Our agriculture regulation needs change but the new laws will end up serving corporate interests more than farmers. Hats off to the sensibility & moral strength of Indi
Ten years ago in Delhi. Rahul Gandhi with our household help and her school-going son. You may disagree with him but in terms of basic decency & empathy, he is a rare politician. https://t.co/7K613TOgOH
RT @ewarren: America is crying out for leadership, and what has Donald Trump done? Ignored science, fanned the flames of racism, and employ…
RT @RahulGandhi: Questions about Covid foreign aid: - What all supplies has India received? - Where are they? - Who is benefitting from t…
RT @RahulGandhi: Central Vista is criminal wastage. Put people’s lives at the centre- not your blind arrogance to get a new house!
Key Insights & Takeaways
He frequently critiques economic policies, especially those affecting farmers and rural communities. He emphasizes the importance of basic decency and ethical governance in public discourse. He highlights the need for regulatory reform in agriculture to support farmers' interests.
Strengths
- + Strong engagement rates above platform average
- + Established follower base of 244,252
- + Strong original content creation
- + Active presence with consistent posting
Opportunities
- ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
- ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
- ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
- ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts
Summary
This analysis of @kaushikcbasu reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 244,252 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 749.8 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.
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