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Alfredo Burlando is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Oregon and Director of the Master’s Program in Economics. He is affiliated with the Center for Effective Global Action (CEGA), the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL), and Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA). His research focuses on financial inclusion in low-income countries using randomized control trials (RCTs).
- Ph.D., Economics, Boston University
- M.A., Economics, University of California, Davis
- B.A., Economics, University of California, Davis
His research examines digital finance, savings groups, health and fertility economics, and corruption. Current projects explore digital microcredit, consumer financial protection, and ethical conduct in RCTs in Africa.
Recent publications analyze digital credit delivery, peer outreach during pandemics, and financial inclusion barriers. His work spans sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America, emphasizing empirical evaluation of development policies.
Alfredo contributes to academic advising through affiliations with CEGA, J-PAL, and IPA. He leads interdisciplinary initiatives on trial ethics and leverages collaborations with African institutions.
