Damián Falcone

Damián Falcone serves as Part-time Professor of Economics and Finance at IAE Business School (Universidad Austral), with additional teaching appointments at Torcuato Di Tella University, UCEMA, University of Palermo, and as a visiting professor at IDE Business School in Ecuador.

Education:

• Master's Degree in International Studies, Torcuato Di Tella University (2004)
• Postgraduate Degree in International Crises, Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina (2010)
• Bachelor's Degree in Economics, University of Buenos Aires (2002)

Falcone specializes in finance and risk management with extensive expertise in financial, geopolitical, and business risks. His research focuses on exchange rate policy, monetary stability, and the intersection of political climate with economic volatility, particularly during election periods in Argentina. He analyzes how fiscal discipline, monetary normalization, and structural reforms impact economic recovery and business operations in emerging markets.

His recent publications examine trends in Argentine economic policy, highlighting the relationship between political uncertainty and financial market volatility, while emphasizing the importance of structural reforms in tax, legal, and pension systems for sustainable growth.

As Managing Partner of UpSide Risks consulting firm, Falcone provides risk management advice to international clients while drawing on his 25+ years of experience at major financial institutions including Citibank, JPMorgan, and Mercado Libre. His professional work bridges academic theory with practical applications in risk assessment, ethics and compliance, including fraud investigations and anti-money laundering protocols.