Jose P. Vasquez

Jose P. Vasquez is an Assistant Professor of Managerial Economics and Strategy at the Department of Management, London School of Economics. His research examines how globalization shapes worker and firm outcomes, with focus areas including international trade, labor economics, and development economics. He utilizes large-scale administrative datasets and economic theory to analyze impacts of multinational enterprises, global value chains, and trade policies.

Research interests center on:

• Distributional effects of globalization
• MNE expansion in host economies
• Responsible sourcing standards
• Middle-income development strategies

Previously held positions at MIT, Princeton University, and Central Bank of Costa Rica. Affiliated with CEPR, CEP, and CESifo research networks.

Education includes:

• Ph.D. in Economics, University of California Berkeley
• M.A. in Economics, CEMFI
• B.A. in Economics, University of Costa Rica