Erwin Tiongson

Erwin Tiongson is a Professor of the Practice at Georgetown University, specializing in migration studies, public policy, and economic development. His research focuses on transnational migration dynamics, the socioeconomic impacts of globalization, and policy interventions in developing economies. Tiongson holds a Ph.D. from George Washington University and advanced degrees in public policy, economics, and political science from Georgetown University, Fordham University, and the Ateneo de Manila University.

His work examines how migration affects households and labor markets, particularly in东南亚 and Eastern Europe. Recent studies include analyzing pandemic-era welfare measurement challenges, digital divides in education access, and the socioeconomic consequences of migration policies. Tiongson has contributed extensively to World Bank research on fiscal policy, utility reforms, and benefit incidence analysis of public spending.

• Key research themes: Migration economics, household finance resilience, labor market transitions, and development policy effectiveness
• Long-term engagement with migration policy design in the Philippines and Moldova
• Pioneer in evaluating remittance-driven education investments among migrant communities

His interdisciplinary approach integrates quantitative policy analysis with qualitative studies of migrant experiences. Over 30 years of research has produced influential publications on topics ranging from aging population impacts on public budgets to the gender wage gap in post-Soviet states.