Hector H. Sandoval

Hector H. Sandoval is a Research Assistant Professor and Economic Analysis Program Director at the Bureau of Economic and Business Research (BEBR), University of Florida. His academic background includes a B.A. and M.A. in Economics and Public Policy from Tecnológico de Monterrey (Mexico City Campus), and a M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (2015). Prior to his doctoral studies, he worked at Mexico’s National Council for the Evaluation of Social Development Policy (Coneval), focusing on poverty analysis.

His research spans Social Interactions, Applied Microeconomics, Education, Poverty, and Program Evaluation. Notable areas include consumer behavior, energy policy, and the differential impacts of crises (e.g., pandemic effects on energy consumption). His consultancy work with the World Bank and UNDP’s Human Development Office in Mexico highlights his engagement with global development challenges.

Recent publications analyze tariff misclassification costs, gender gaps in consumer expectations, and solar PV market dynamics in Mexico. His work often bridges theoretical frameworks with applied policy evaluation, emphasizing empirical rigor and real-world relevance. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts.

He has advised no listed students, but his professional roles involve program direction and policy analysis. His expertise in energy efficiency programs and public transportation impacts on education underscores his interdisciplinary approach to socioeconomic issues.