Research

Fields of interest: Development economics • Impact evaluations • Labor market • Violence

Publications

Books

1. With Mario Sánchez & Douglas Castro, 2015, “Ciudadanía y violencia. Una aproximación a sus múltiples expresiones.” Managua: Centro de Análisis SocioCultural. Media coverage: Nuevo Diario, La Prensa.

Articles in peer-reviewed journals

1. With Carol Siero & Sebastián Hernández, 2015, “Has the international cooperation been important for development and economic growth? Panel evidence on Nicaragua and Central America.” Encuentro, 102, 52-74.

2. With Mario Sánchez, Douglas Castro & Jorge Guerra, 2016, “Movimientos sociales y acción colectiva en Nicaragua: Entre la identidad, autonomía y subordinación.” Amnis, (15), Digital Version.

Working papers

1. With Booyuel Kimand Hee-Seung Yang, “Does the small business program benefit self-employed workers? Evidence from Nicaragua.” [Draft/slides available upon request]

2. With Hloreley Osorio, “Crítica y crisis del capitalismo no democrático en Nicaragua.” [Draft available upon request]

Selected works in progress

1. With Booyuel Kim and Hee-Seung Yang, “In utero exposure to civil conflict: Nicaraguan war and its long-term effects on socioeconomic outcomes.” [Draft/slides available upon request]

2. “Abortion Ban and Socioeconomic Outcomes: Evidence from Nicaragua.”