Laura Montenegro Helfer

Laura Montenegro Helfer serves as a postdoctoral Visiting Fellow at the Department of Economic History, London School of Economics and Political Science (2024-2026), with research spanning economic history, political economy, and development economics.

Her academic foundation includes:

• PhD from the Harris School of Public Policy, University of Chicago, where she was a Pearson Scholar at the Pearson Institute for the Study and Resolution of Global Conflicts
• BA and MA in Economics plus BA in History from Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia

Her scholarly focus integrates historical economic analysis with contemporary political structures and developmental frameworks, examining institutional evolution and policy impacts across temporal contexts. This interdisciplinary approach bridges quantitative economic methodologies with qualitative historical investigation.

Her notable recognition includes:

• Pearson Scholar fellowship

No verifiable information exists regarding student supervision, research grants, or laboratory/team affiliations in available documentation.