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Diana Moreira is an Assistant Professor at the University of California, Davis, Department of Economics. She is also a Lemann Fellow and a faculty affiliate at CEGA (Center for Effective Global Action).
- Ph.D. in Business Economics from Harvard University (2017)
- M.A. in Economics from PUC-Rio (2009)
- B.A. in Economics from Ibmec (2007)
Diana's research focuses on development economics, particularly its intersection with public economics and organizational economics. Her work examines policy design, bureaucratic efficiency, and the impact of institutional reforms in Brazil and other regions, with a strong emphasis on empirical evidence and randomized experiments.
Diana's recent publications highlight trends in public administration reform, meritocracy, and corruption effects. Her studies on civil service practices, political turnover, and state capacity offer insights into governance structures and policy effectiveness in developing economies.
- Lemann Fellowship
- Affiliate, CEGA (Center for Effective Global Action)
At UC Davis, Diana teaches Development Economics at the Ph.D. level and Analysis of Economics Data at the undergraduate level. Her methodology bridges economics, political science, and organizational theory, focusing on causal inference and policy evaluation.
