Fernando A. Lozano

Fernando A. Lozano is the Morris B. and Gladys S. Pendleton Professor of Economics at Pomona College, where he has served since 2005. He holds multiple leadership roles including Chair of Anthropology, Coordinator of Latin American Studies, and Coordinator of Public Policy Analysis, with his primary academic affiliation in the Department of Economics.

His educational background spans:

• Bachelor of Arts, University of San Diego
• Master of Arts, University of California, Santa Barbara
• Ph.D. in Economics, University of California, Santa Barbara

Lozano specializes in labor economics with a focus on immigration dynamics, labor supply behaviors, and Hispanic economic integration in the United States. His research examines unauthorized immigration patterns, border enforcement impacts, leisure economics, and educational outcomes for Hispanic populations, often employing innovative empirical approaches that bridge theoretical models with real-world policy implications.

Analysis of his recent publications reveals consistent emphasis on migration economics, particularly unauthorized immigration's labor market effects and spatial mobility patterns. His work demonstrates methodological rigor through natural experiments (e.g., using sports events to study workweek flexibility) and contributes significantly to debates on immigrant assimilation, survey methodology sensitivity, and policy design for border enforcement.

His notable scientific recognition includes:

• Wig Distinguished Professor award (2008)

Lozano actively shapes economic policy through his role as co-chair of California's Governor's Council of Economic Advisors and as an economist for the Inland Empire Economic Partnership. His commitment to diversity in economics is evidenced by leadership positions including president of the American Society of Hispanic Economists and service on the American Economic Association's Committee on the Status of Minority Groups in the Economics Profession.

He maintains strong institutional affiliations as a Research Fellow at the Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA) in Bonn, Germany, and participates in national mentoring initiatives including the Diversity Initiative for Tenure in Economics and the American Economic Association Mentoring Program.