Mario F. Carillo

Mario F. Carillo is a Serra Hunter Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Economics at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. He is also affiliated with the Barcelona Institute of Political Economy and Governance (IPEG) at Universitat Pompeu Fabra.

• Ph.D. in Economics from Brown University

His research bridges comparative economic development and political economy, with a focus on historical economic policies and their long-term impacts. Current projects explore topics such as fascist ideology's influence on labor exploitation, integration policies affecting migrant communities, and the role of human capital composition in growth.

Recent work highlights trends in analyzing historical crises (e.g., pandemics, fascist regimes) to understand modern economic disparities. His articles frequently intersect with media coverage in economics and political science forums.

Scientific Awards:

• McGillivray Best Paper Award for Political Economy (APSA 2023)

As an instructor, he has taught advanced macroeconomics, international trade, development policy, and economic growth at institutions like University of Naples Federico II and Brown University. His teaching spans undergraduate to precollege levels.