Joaquín Blaum

Joaquín Blaum is a Research Professor at Boston University specializing in international trade and macroeconomics. His research focuses on how firm heterogeneity influences macroeconomic outcomes, particularly how foreign input sourcing affects productivity at both firm and aggregate levels. Current work examines how import-export interdependencies shape economic adjustments during currency devaluations. Earlier research analyzed wealth inequality impacts on productivity under imperfect financial markets.

Research Focus: Utilizes microeconomic foundations to understand macroeconomic phenomena, with emphasis on international trade mechanisms and firm-level dynamics in global markets.