Julio Acuna Garcia

Julio Acuna Garcia is an Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of Mississippi, affiliated with the Department of Economics and the Croft Institute. His research focuses on the intersection of development and labor economics, examining migration decisions, institutions, violence, corruption, and human capital.

• Educated with a Ph.D. in Economics from Ohio State University (2018), alongside an M.Sc. in Economics and a B.Sc. in Engineering
• Joined the faculty in 2022, teaching economics with a focus on applied methodologies

His work combines causal inference and theoretical models to address policy-relevant issues in developing regions, particularly regarding economic growth and social stability. Though no specific publications or awards are listed in the provided text, his research agenda highlights interdisciplinary approaches to labor dynamics and institutional impacts.