David Garcés Urzainqui

David Garcés Urzainqui is a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Economics at the University of Copenhagen, where he is affiliated with the Development Economics Research Group (DERG). He can be reached at +4535328079 or via email at dagu@econ.ku.dk.

His research centers on Development Economics, with specific interests in Poverty Dynamics, Economic Growth, Vulnerability Analysis, and Development Policy. He employs empirical methods to study the impacts of economic growth on poverty and vulnerability, particularly in developing countries such as Bangladesh.

David's recent work includes a study on poverty dynamics and vulnerability during a growth episode in Bangladesh (2000-2016), published in the Journal of Development Studies. This research highlights the complex relationship between economic growth and poverty reduction.

He is an active member of the Development Economics Research Group (DERG), which focuses on advancing knowledge in development economics through rigorous empirical research.