Jaime Kahhat

Jaime Kahhat is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Applied Statistics, Social Science, and Humanities at NYU's Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, joining in 2022. His work focuses on the interplay between inequality, economic growth, and institutional frameworks in development contexts.

Education:

• B.A. in Economics, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (1992)
• M.A. in Political Economy, Boston University (1997)
• Ph.D. in Economics, Boston University (2000)

Previously, he served as Assistant Professor at The College of Westchester (2008–2021), Universidad de Alicante (2000–2005), and as an External Consultant for the UNDP's 'Markets, the State and the Dynamics of Inequality' project (2007–2008).

Research interests emphasize how institutional structures influence economic trajectories, particularly in addressing inequality and fostering inclusive growth. His scholarship bridges quantitative analysis with socio-political frameworks, contributing to debates on global development paradigms.