Beatriz Armendariz

Beatriz Armendariz is an Associate Professor of Economics at the Department of Economics, University College London (UCL). She previously held academic positions as a Lecturer in Economics at Harvard University and a Visiting Associate Professor at MIT. She is affiliated with the Centre for European Research in Microfinance (CERMi). Her doctoral research in international finance was conducted at MIT but awarded by the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales (EHESS) in Paris.

Educations:

• PhD in Economics, École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales (EHESS), Paris, 1990
• MA in Economics, Harvard University, 1989
• MPhil in Economics, University of Cambridge, 1986
• MA in Economics, Harvard University, 1985
• BSc in Economics, Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM), 1984

Research Interests: Her work focuses on applied economics with a strong emphasis on microfinance, international finance, and gender empowerment. She examines topics such as microfinance mission sustainability, poverty reduction strategies, and the socio-economic impacts of financial inclusion programs. Her research bridges theoretical frameworks with practical implementation, particularly in Latin American and European contexts.

Grants & Advising: While specific grants are not detailed here, her extensive publications suggest sustained engagement with funding bodies and policy institutions. She advises on microfinance policies and has collaborated internationally on institutional design and regulatory frameworks.

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Centre for European Research in Microfinance (CERMi), where she contributes to interdisciplinary research on microfinance and development economics.