Jesus Cañas

Jesus Cañas is a Senior Business Economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas and Adjunct Professor at Texas Christian University. He holds an M.S. in Economics from University of Texas at El Paso and analyzes regional economic growth with focus on Mexico-U.S. border economy.

Cañas' research examines cross-border manufacturing, regional business cycles, and economic impacts of trade policies. His work on maquiladoras and border retail economics has informed policy discussions. Publications demonstrate consistent analysis of trade dynamics and economic integration in border regions.

He serves on the Mission Foods Texas-Mexico Center Faculty Advisory Board at Southern Methodist University, working to enhance economic and cultural ties between Texas and Mexico.