I am a Senior Economist with over 12 years of experience in economic forecasting, sectoral analysis, and public policy design. My work lies at the intersection of structural econometrics and Big Data, using tools like Python, R, and SQL to evaluate economic risks and inform high-level decision-making.
This expertise is grounded in a strong academic foundation, including two Master’s degrees in Economics (El Colegio de México, Western University) and doctoral studies with a specialization in quantitative methods.
Currently, I work as an International Consultant for the World Bank, developing microsimulation models for fiscal policy in Central America. I am also a Research Associate at the University of Chicago (working with Profs. Chang-Tai Hsieh and Esteban Rossi-Hansberg) and recently contributed to the IFC on analyzing nearshoring opportunities in Latin America.
Previously, I served as Chief Economist at the National Commission of Minimum Wages (Conasami) in Mexico. In this role, I led the production of monthly macroeconomic forecasts and sectoral analyses to guide wage policy during a period of historic increases. I also served as Coordinator of Economic Advisors at the Ministry of Economy, monitoring high-frequency data during the Covid-19 crisis.
My research interests include:
- Macroeconomic/Regional Forecasting & Sectoral Analysis
- Industrial Organization & Firm Dynamics
- Big Data & Machine Learning for Public Policy
- Labor Markets & Minimum Wages
Recent Experience
World Bank Group International Consultant (Fiscal Policy) 2024 - Present University of Chicago Research Associate (Productivity & Market Concentration) 2024 - Present IFC (International Finance Corporation) Research Associate (Nearshoring) 2023 - 2024 Conasami (Federal Gov) Chief Economist 2021 - 2023
Working Papers & Selected Work
- “Welfare Analysis of a Zero VAT Rate versus Cash Transfers in Mexico” (2025)
- with F.J. Arias Vazquez & R. Choudhary.
- “Nearshoring Opportunities in Latin America: An Analytical Framework” (2024)
- with Samuel Rosenow & Carlos Zafra (IFC).
- “The Effect of the ‘Youth Building the Future’ Program during the Pandemic” (2021)
- Conasami Evaluation Report.