Alejandro Estefán Dávila

Alejandro Estefán Dávila is an Assistant Professor of Development Economics at the Keough School of Global Affairs, University of Notre Dame. His research focuses on causal mechanisms in economic development, emphasizing poverty reduction, education policy, gender economics, and state capacity in tax revenue collection.

• Ph.D. in Economics (2019) from University College London
• Collaborated with Institute for Fiscal Studies and Center for the Economics of Human Development

His research integrates rigorous econometric techniques with longitudinal datasets and structural theory, fostering collaborations with academic institutions and international research bodies. Recent work explores digital training interventions for micro-entrepreneurs in Guatemala.

Scientific Awards:

• Second Place, CitiBanamex Prize in Economics (2023, 2024)
• Innovative Policy Research Award (International Economic Association/Asian Development Bank)

He teaches Principles of Economics and Advanced Econometrics for Finance, contributing to undergraduate and graduate programs at Notre Dame.