Felipe Gómez Trejos

Felipe Gómez Trejos is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at Tulane University, affiliated with the School of Liberal Arts and the Stone Center for Latin American Studies. His research focuses on Environmental and Energy Economics, addressing topics such as market design, policy analysis, and trade dynamics, with a regional focus on Central America. He holds a PhD in Economics from Arizona State University (2023), complemented by advanced degrees from ITAM and the University of Costa Rica.

Education:

• PhD in Economics, Arizona State University, 2023
• M.Sc. Economics, Arizona State University, 2019
• M.A. Economics, Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM), 2017
• B.A. Economics, University of Costa Rica, 2014

Research Interests: Dr. Gómez Trejos examines energy market structures, environmental policy implications, and the interplay of market power in pricing dynamics. He explores themes like capacity markets, hedging strategies in renewable energy financing, and trade liberalization impacts on industry concentration, particularly in Latin America.

Awards:

• Economics Ph.D. Program Dissertation Prize (Arizona State University, 2023)
• Economics Ph.D. Program 3rd Year Paper Award (Arizona State University, 2020)
• Environmental and Energy Economics Summer School Scholarship (Energy Institute at HAAS, UC Berkeley, 2019)

Research & Grants: His current work includes analyzing U.S. power sector capacity markets, wind energy financing mechanisms, gasoline price pass-through effects, and trade liberalization in Costa Rica. While no formal advisees are listed, his research projects likely involve collaborative efforts with institutions across Mexico and Central America.

Affiliations: His academic experience includes roles at Arizona State University (2020–2022) and ITAM (2019–2021). He is fluent in Spanish and has extensive overseas experience in Mexico and Costa Rica.