Nicolás Ajzenman

Nicolás Ajzenman is an Assistant Professor of Economics at McGill University, with affiliations at J-PAL and IZA. He previously held positions at the Sao Paulo School of Economics-FGV and the Inter-American Development Bank.

• PhD in Economics (Sciences Po)
• Master in Public Administration-International Development (Harvard University)
• Master's in Economics (Universidad de San Andres)
• BA in Economics (Universidad de Buenos Aires)

His research focuses on applied microeconomics at the intersection of development economics, political economy, and behavioral economics, utilizing randomized control trials and quasi-experimental methods to study education, immigration, and corruption in Latin America.

Recent publications highlight trends in democracy's impact on social preferences, behavioral interventions in education, and migration's socioeconomic effects. His work spans experimental designs, policy evaluation, and novel data sources for development contexts.

• Research Affiliate at J-PAL, IZA, EGAP, CSDC, ISID
• Associate Editor, Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization

Ajzenman collaborates with Latin American governments through advisory roles (e.g., Inter-American Development Bank, Argentina’s Nudge Unit) and has conducted large-scale workshops in Uruguay, Dominican Republic, and Peru. His teaching includes advanced econometrics, behavioral economics, and development economics courses.