Andrés Carvajal

Andrés Carvajal is a Professor at the University of California, Davis specializing in economic theory with emphases in general equilibrium, financial economics, and mathematical economics. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Mathematical Economics starting January 2020 and previously held editorial roles at the Canadian Journal of Economics and Journal of Mathematical Economics.

His academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Economics, Brown University (2003)
• M.A. in Economics, Brown University (2000)
• M.A. in Economics, Universidad de los Andes, Colombia (1996)
• B.A. in Economics, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Colombia (1995)

Professor Carvajal's research examines how market imperfections impact economic systems and societal welfare. His work spans empirical tests of rational behavior models, informational foundations of equilibrium theory, environmental economics, and financial market design. He connects theoretical frameworks with real-world economic phenomena through rigorous mathematical analysis.

His recent publications reveal an evolving research trajectory toward interdisciplinary applications while maintaining core theoretical focus. Key trends include sophisticated modeling of financial market behavior, innovative revealed preference methodologies, and exploration of heavy-tailed distributions in economic contexts, alongside unexpected forays into medical and agricultural genetics through collaborations.

His distinguished awards include:

• Graduate Professor of the Year, University of Western Ontario (2014)
• ESRC Seminar Grant for Games and Economic Behavior Group (2010-2012)
• ESRC Research Grant for Non-competitive Behaviour (2009-2012)
• Cowles Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship (2005)
• Abramson Award for Exceptional Dissertation (2002)

Professor Carvajal has secured substantial research funding including ESRC grants and contributed significantly to academic governance as Co-Chair of the 2018 Econometric Society Summer Meeting. His teaching portfolio covers microeconomic theory, financial economics, and mathematical methods for economics.