Alejandra Rodriguez Morales

Alejandra Rodriguez Morales is a researcher and PhD student at the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Lucerne, affiliated with Prof. Manuel Oechslin’s chair in International Economics since October 2022. She earned her BA in Economics from Universidad Carlos III de Madrid with an exchange at Graz University, and an MSc in Development and Economic Growth through a dual program at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (first year) and Lund University (second year).

• Education
  • BA in Economics, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (with Graz University exchange)
  • MSc in Development and Economic Growth, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (Year 1) and Lund University (Year 2)

Research Interests: Alejandra focuses on economic development, natural resource management, economic policy, and trade dynamics between the Global North and South, with a regional emphasis on Latin America and the Caribbean. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in development economics and international trade.

Professional Experience:

• 2020: Internship as Economic Analyst at a Spanish consulting firm
• 2021: Internship as Financial Markets Analyst at Spain’s second-largest bank

Lab & Team Affiliations: Alejandra is based at the University of Lucerne’s Frohburgstrasse 3 campus (Room 4.B39), actively contributing to research under Prof. Manuel Oechslin’s chair in International Economics.