I am a Postdoctoral associate based in New York University - Abu Dhabi, with a focus on political economy and applied microeconomics in developing economies, particularly in Latin America. My research interests center around economic history, economic growth, and trade.
Prior to my current position, I held roles at Universidad del Rosario, J-PAL LAC, and IADB. My educational background includes a PhD in Economics from Columbia University, as well as a M.A. in Economics and a B.A. in Economics and Political Science from Universidad de los Andes.
You can find my C.V. here: CV
JOB MARKET PAPER: JMP
Recent Work
An Empire Lost: Spanish Industry and The Effect of Colonial Markets on Peripheral Innovation
Pretending to be the law: Violence to reduce the COVID-19 outbreak
The (unintended?) effects of US military training during the Cold War in Latin-America