Juan Arbona

Juan Arbona, PhD, is a scholar specializing in urban studies with a focus on political ecology and political economy. He served as Professor at Bryn Mawr College from 2002 to 2013, teaching courses on urban development in the Global South, social movements, and research methodologies. His work bridges Caribbean and Andean urban systems, analyzing informal economies, neighborhood politics, and urban neoliberalism.

Education:

• PhD in Urban Political Economy, Cornell University
• Master of Regional Planning (MRP), Cornell University
• Visiting Faculty, SIT Study Abroad Program

Research Interests: Arbona’s scholarship explores the intersection of urbanization, political economy, and social mobilization. He has conducted ethnographic studies on Bolivia’s urban indigenous actors and their economic practices within shifting political landscapes. His publications appear in journals such as Le Monde Diplomatique, Nueva Sociedad, and the Journal of Latin American Studies.

Current Affiliation: Residing in La Paz, Bolivia, Arbona continues research on urban dynamics in Latin America. No specific grants, lab affiliations, or advising details are documented in the provided text.